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XM02 TAY

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM02 TAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,944 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake reaction arm bush leaking hypoid oil

Fail 15 Oct 2025 113,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake reaction arm bush leaking hypoid oil

Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 108,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,706 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 99,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,819 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,819 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,009 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 70,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside + offside rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 70,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected hissing can be heard indicating puncture/damage to bellow (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative air suspension unit inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre tread close to legal limit

Offside ride height of vehicle low(leaning toward offside)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside + offside rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,915 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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XM02 TAY is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XM02 TAY, 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 XM02 TAY registered?

XM02 TAY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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