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P29 GOO

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,975 mi
Last recorded116,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 GOO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 106,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,654 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 24 Mar 2018 63,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,173 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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P29 GOO is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 P29 GOO, 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 P29 GOO registered?

P29 GOO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is P29 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 GOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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