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WM62 VJA

2012 BMW 530

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM62 VJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,475 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 41,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,836 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,099 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 32,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 30,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outers . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outers . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated on inner . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,261 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 27,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated on inner of lens . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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WM62 VJA is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM62 VJA, 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 WM62 VJA registered?

WM62 VJA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is WM62 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM62 VJA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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