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M3 BWK

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BWK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 122,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 117,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,203 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,665 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 35,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cuts in tyre tread

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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M3 BWK is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 BWK registered?

M3 BWK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is M3 BWK safe to buy?

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