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SW62 WWV

2012 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 WWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,064 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 64,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,459 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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SW62 WWV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW62 WWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 WWV registered?

SW62 WWV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SW62 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 WWV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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