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T800 RTP

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,303 mi
Last recorded237,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 RTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 237,303 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower ball joints have play to safe limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 220,154 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 220,136 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres exposed cord on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 201,493 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 201,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 183,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 183,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,662 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 144,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner sidewall tread low and has puncture (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner sidewall and tread low (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,758 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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T800 RTP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T800 RTP, 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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T800 RTP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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