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SM12 AYL

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,121 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 109,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 77,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 66,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,186 miles

Rear pads wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 29,443 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection. Covers fitted over sills not allowing full inspection.

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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SM12 AYL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM12 AYL, 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 SM12 AYL registered?

SM12 AYL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SM12 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 AYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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