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RF12 HMC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,463 mi
Last recorded200,463 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HMC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 200,463 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 195,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 182,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 168,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 153,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Jul 2021 139,713 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 137,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,258 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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RF12 HMC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver 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 RF12 HMC, 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 RF12 HMC registered?

RF12 HMC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is RF12 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 HMC 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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