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V50 ENT

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 ENT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 120,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,929 miles

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 102,293 miles

Front Outer Both tyres worn on edge slightly

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,823 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 9 Mar 2019 83,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wear sensor rubbing on wheel (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexy hose not clipped in

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,571 miles

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

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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V50 ENT is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V50 ENT, 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 V50 ENT registered?

V50 ENT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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