MOT Status
ValidMileage
233,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake backing plate loose
Offside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Windscreen damaged.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Windscreen damaged.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
full factory fitted undertrays/covers.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brakes imbalanced.
Rear tyres worn.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN12 GBU is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SN12 GBU, 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 SN12 GBU registered?
SN12 GBU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is SN12 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN12 GBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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