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WG12 WBP

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,043 mi
Last recorded155,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WBP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 155,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,635 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 134,626 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 75,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner winter tyre fitted and close to limit

plastic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,339 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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WG12 WBP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG12 WBP, 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 WG12 WBP registered?

WG12 WBP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 WBP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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