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MR11 ULY

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 ULY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR11 ULY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR11 ULY, 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 MR11 ULY registered?

MR11 ULY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MR11 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR11 ULY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR11 ULY have outstanding finance?

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