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W666 AJC

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 AJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,102 miles

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

General underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 120,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,337 miles

engine cover fitted

all under vehicle components corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all under vehicle components corroded

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 77,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,859 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 64,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,428 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 55,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 49,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall no cords visible

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W666 AJC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W666 AJC, 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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W666 AJC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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