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PO12 DYB

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,337 mi
Last recorded151,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 DYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 151,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm......225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm......225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 148,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 148,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,365 miles

Boot has water in, around the battery

Pass 30 Jan 2020 142,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,293 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,235 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 137,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,874 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fiited

Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,304 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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PO12 DYB 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 PO12 DYB, 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 PO12 DYB registered?

PO12 DYB is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PO12 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 DYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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