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XP04 TAN

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXP04 TAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 138,782 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 138,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,215 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 109,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,171 miles

nearside rear tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm

offside rear tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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XP04 TAN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XP04 TAN, 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 XP04 TAN registered?

XP04 TAN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is XP04 TAN safe to buy?

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