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R11 OWD

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,419 mi
Last recorded155,419 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 155,419 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 109,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,111 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 21 Aug 2018 58,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,663 miles

Front wipers smeering slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,085 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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R11 OWD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R11 OWD, 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 R11 OWD registered?

R11 OWD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is R11 OWD safe to buy?

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