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RV12 FVR

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 FVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,974 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel is damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner wheel is damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front fog light has some water in side

Offside Rear bumper demange but sharp

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light has some water in side

Offside Rear bumper demange but sharp

Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,040 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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RV12 FVR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV12 FVR, 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 RV12 FVR registered?

RV12 FVR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is RV12 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 FVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 FVR have outstanding finance?

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