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VU12 OJJ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,468 mi
Last recorded155,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 155,468 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2025 144,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 211,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 199,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 41,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,480 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VU12 OJJ 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 86.7%.

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 VU12 OJJ, 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 VU12 OJJ registered?

VU12 OJJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 OJJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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