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R27 TEL

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 119,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

t.p.m.s warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,020 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,329 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,387 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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R27 TEL is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R27 TEL, 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 R27 TEL registered?

R27 TEL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is R27 TEL safe to buy?

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