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W11 LVR

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,998 mi
Last recorded119,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 LVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,517 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,086 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Gas suspension leaking Air spring Showing damage so that it is likely to FAIL. (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,133 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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W11 LVR 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 W11 LVR, 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 W11 LVR registered?

W11 LVR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is W11 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 LVR 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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