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RK12 WEW

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,860 mi
Last recorded138,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WEW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 138,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vin plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,578 miles

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

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

vin plate damaged and numbers missing. limit plate of 0.5 just visible

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,196 miles

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

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,640 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,955 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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RK12 WEW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK12 WEW, 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 RK12 WEW registered?

RK12 WEW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is RK12 WEW safe to buy?

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