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W80 RMO

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW80 RMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 146,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,177 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2024 137,988 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 103,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,513 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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W80 RMO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W80 RMO, 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 W80 RMO registered?

W80 RMO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is W80 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W80 RMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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