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PE12 MHN

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 MHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 155,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 150,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 145,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 138,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,145 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,366 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 105,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,941 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 16 Mar 2018 82,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,296 miles

N/S/R suspension air bag worn / frayed

Rear differential rubber mount split

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,294 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

N/S/R suspension air bag worn / frayed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential rubber mount split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,322 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 MHN is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE12 MHN, 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 PE12 MHN registered?

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

Is PE12 MHN safe to buy?

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