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P22 TLD

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,517 mi
Last recorded212,517 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 TLD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 212,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 205,713 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 191,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 177,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 167,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 158,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 147,818 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,099 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 129,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40Y19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,108 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 63,065 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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P22 TLD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P22 TLD, 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 P22 TLD registered?

P22 TLD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is P22 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 TLD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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