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R321 BMS

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,770 mi
Last recorded152,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BMS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 152,770 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 152,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 123,001 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks more worn than outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,098 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,898 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Both front tyres have a cut exposing cords* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,380 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,380 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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R321 BMS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R321 BMS, 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 R321 BMS registered?

R321 BMS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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