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P7 MPY

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,725 mi
Last recorded154,725 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 MPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 154,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside cuts to tread and nearside outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff housing bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 121,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,414 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,391 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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 81,855 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P7 MPY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P7 MPY, 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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P7 MPY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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