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M500 GTU

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn/scrubbing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,833 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,917 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,656 miles

nearside and offside track control arm ball joints are worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside track control arm ball joints are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,308 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,265 miles

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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M500 GTU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M500 GTU, 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.

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What year was M500 GTU registered?

M500 GTU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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