MOT Status
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149,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions too clean to be recorded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions too clean to be recorded
emissions too clean to be recorded
emissions too clean to be recorded
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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MT04 STU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MT04 STU, 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 MT04 STU registered?
MT04 STU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.
Is MT04 STU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT04 STU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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