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SMM 14H

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMM 14H
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 116,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 114,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 108,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 94,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,118 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 30,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 14,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SMM 14H is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 SMM 14H, 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 SMM 14H registered?

SMM 14H is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is SMM 14H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMM 14H 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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