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SJ12 VEL

2012 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 138,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 131,744 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2023 127,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2022 117,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 105,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 77,512 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/f tyre on 4mm tread depth

Advise n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Advise o/s/f tyre on 3mm tread depth

Advise o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,535 miles

Advise all b/pads low 60%worn

All tyres 4mm tread depth

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,105 miles

Rear brake pads low

Under Shields fitted restricting view of under side

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,653 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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SJ12 VEL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Gold 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 SJ12 VEL, 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 SJ12 VEL registered?

SJ12 VEL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SJ12 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 VEL 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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