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MA12 PXC

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 PXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perishing and peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2026 86,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perishing and peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2025 84,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush slightly perished and peeling,, banana arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 83,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush slightly perished and peeling,, banana arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,535 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 81,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 78,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 76,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 76,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 71,285 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,771 miles

Both fronts edge wear

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,609 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 PXC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

MA12 PXC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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