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MA12 LLT

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,356 mi
Last recorded135,356 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 LLT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,003 miles

Central Rear Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,035 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has nail in centre of tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,489 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emit diesel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 11,577 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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MA12 LLT is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver 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 MA12 LLT, 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 MA12 LLT registered?

MA12 LLT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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