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SD12 GTY

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

216,025 mi
Last recorded216,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 216,025 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DIFFERENTIAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 208,370 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 208,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 199,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 185,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 172,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,685 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,352 miles

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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SD12 GTY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD12 GTY, 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 SD12 GTY registered?

SD12 GTY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SD12 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 GTY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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