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MK12 BVH

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,284 mi
Last recorded182,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 182,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 177,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 177,112 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 171,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 165,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 165,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 155,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 147,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 134,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MK12 BVH is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK12 BVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 BVH registered?

MK12 BVH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MK12 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 BVH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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