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SL12 RMX

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,061 mi
Last recorded182,061 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 RMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 182,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2024 171,199 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 156,104 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,331 miles

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge.slight wear in front arm bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,632 miles

o/s/f tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,924 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,904 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,843 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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SL12 RMX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SL12 RMX, 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 SL12 RMX registered?

SL12 RMX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 RMX safe to buy?

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