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RO12 LCX

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 128,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s wearing low at edges (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has a outstanding RECALL with BMW

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 116,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 108,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm that joins shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,470 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,379 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LCX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCX, 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 RO12 LCX registered?

RO12 LCX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RO12 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 LCX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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