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X13 GNM

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 GNM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 131,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 130,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Condensation in headlight

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,781 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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X13 GNM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X13 GNM, 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 X13 GNM registered?

X13 GNM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is X13 GNM safe to buy?

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