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P23 PMH

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 75,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,833 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,833 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative PRS (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,670 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 53,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,611 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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P23 PMH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P23 PMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 PMH registered?

P23 PMH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is P23 PMH safe to buy?

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