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SB12 WHS

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,744 mi
Last recorded45,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 WHS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,744 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 45,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35-20RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 35,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 35,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 31,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753520 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 28,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 28,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 22,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake performance not tested due to dangerous tyre on o/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,024 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,393 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 16,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB12 WHS is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB12 WHS, 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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SB12 WHS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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