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OV12 RNF

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 RNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody overs fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,608 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,308 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,680 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,937 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,937 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,248 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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OV12 RNF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV12 RNF, 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 OV12 RNF registered?

OV12 RNF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is OV12 RNF safe to buy?

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