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SE62 XFK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 XFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL 4 HUBS ARE LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SE62 XFK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SE62 XFK, 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 SE62 XFK registered?

SE62 XFK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is SE62 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE62 XFK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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