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RO12 FMD

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

354,727 mi
Last recorded354,727 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 354,727 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Underneath

Fail 20 Mar 2023 354,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2022 327,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 174,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 174,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 164,335 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 137,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,176 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,361 miles

Front 2 stone chips in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Nearside Side skirt damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,907 miles

small stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Plastic sills fitted.

Trigger point not met.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO12 FMD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO12 FMD, 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 RO12 FMD registered?

RO12 FMD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RO12 FMD safe to buy?

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