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MX12 EEU

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 EEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 153,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted slightly x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 29 May 2024 144,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 133,236 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Both rear differential bushes perished and separating

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 133,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear diff bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2022 123,373 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 123,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 123,352 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 116,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 May 2021 116,316 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,245 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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MX12 EEU is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX12 EEU, 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 MX12 EEU registered?

MX12 EEU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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