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ST12 OXV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 OXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 111,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,036 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 45,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,216 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,577 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,148 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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ST12 OXV 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 92.3%.

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 ST12 OXV, 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 ST12 OXV registered?

ST12 OXV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is ST12 OXV safe to buy?

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