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T10 OTJ

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,866 mi
Last recorded185,866 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT10 OTJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 185,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 175,662 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 175,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 163,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,619 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dimmer than nearside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,061 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,907 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,122 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,547 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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T10 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue 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 T10 OTJ, 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 T10 OTJ registered?

T10 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is T10 OTJ safe to buy?

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