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M5 SCJ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,969 mi
Last recorded146,969 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 146,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,015 miles

All 4 tyres worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,252 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 100,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 74,677 miles

Emissions not tested oil is over the max on dip stick and has warning on dash (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 60,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,677 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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M5 SCJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 SCJ, 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 M5 SCJ registered?

M5 SCJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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The MOT history for M5 SCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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