MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has cut to sidewall
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has cut to sidewall
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 UZO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UZO, 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 SM12 UZO registered?
SM12 UZO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2012.
Is SM12 UZO safe to buy?
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