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SP12 UDE

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 65,489 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,415 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,806 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,528 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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SP12 UDE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 SP12 UDE, 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 SP12 UDE registered?

SP12 UDE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 UDE 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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