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T27 FMP

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,702 mi
Last recorded164,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 FMP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 164,702 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 18 Feb 2025 156,390 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 139,422 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,931 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,875 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing side repeater lens damaged badly sharp edge likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower rear control arm ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,712 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,949 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 10 Feb 2015 35,710 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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T27 FMP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 T27 FMP, 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 T27 FMP registered?

T27 FMP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is T27 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T27 FMP 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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