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MF12 SVW

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 SVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 102,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,717 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 83,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,203 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,627 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms got movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven on shoulders

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,929 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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MF12 SVW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF12 SVW, 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 MF12 SVW registered?

MF12 SVW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MF12 SVW safe to buy?

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