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ML12 XMJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,443 mi
Last recorded139,443 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,488 miles

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,108 miles

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,827 miles

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fowardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,377 miles

engine covers

under trays

under trays

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,329 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,265 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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ML12 XMJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML12 XMJ, 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 ML12 XMJ registered?

ML12 XMJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is ML12 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 XMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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