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TH02 RPT

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,154 mi
Last recorded130,154 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH02 RPT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,154 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 130,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 124,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 122,699 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,732 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,968 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 110,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 60,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSF 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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TH02 RPT is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TH02 RPT, 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 TH02 RPT registered?

TH02 RPT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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