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OY12 WTP

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 WTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,382 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,382 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,032 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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OY12 WTP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY12 WTP, 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 OY12 WTP registered?

OY12 WTP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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