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PF12 UBU

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 UBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 130,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 100,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 96,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,283 miles

covers and trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,283 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,885 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,931 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,133 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,702 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And showing wear on both shoulders. (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PF12 UBU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF12 UBU, 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 PF12 UBU registered?

PF12 UBU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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