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PE12 HTD

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,092 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 85,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads becoming close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads becoming close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,713 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,902 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 64,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,369 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 55,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (275/40 r19 Dunlop run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,625 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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PE12 HTD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 PE12 HTD, 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 PE12 HTD registered?

PE12 HTD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PE12 HTD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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