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T24 FER

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,915 mi
Last recorded88,915 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 FER
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,915 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 83,694 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,579 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 73,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,632 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,538 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 55,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,326 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2015 25,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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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T24 FER is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T24 FER, 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 T24 FER registered?

T24 FER is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is T24 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for T24 FER shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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