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PX61 MHV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,384 mi
Last recorded127,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 MHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 72,491 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 69,376 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2020 66,351 miles

Nearside Small stone chip

Pass 18 May 2019 64,014 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,478 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 60,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,353 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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PX61 MHV 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 70.6%.

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 PX61 MHV, 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 PX61 MHV registered?

PX61 MHV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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