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MA12 XUH

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,181 mi
Last recorded178,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 178,181 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 178,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 147,035 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2025 147,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,086 miles

Engine/Floor Covers Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,273 miles

lower covers fitted restricting inspection front and middle

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,651 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,857 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 68,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,118 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 XUH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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