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OV12 VVM

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,489 mi
Last recorded175,489 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2025 164,762 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,818 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 145,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,696 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2022 136,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2021 129,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,659 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,078 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 VVM 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 OV12 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

OV12 VVM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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