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RS61 WAY

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS61 WAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 148,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 143,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 138,452 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 132,896 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 127,996 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 127,996 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 127,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 127,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 48,795 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted emission clean no print out

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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RS61 WAY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RS61 WAY, 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

How do I check the history of RS61 WAY?

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What year was RS61 WAY registered?

RS61 WAY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is RS61 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS61 WAY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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