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Y19 MSM

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 MSM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R20 99Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear differential mounting bush perished

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40R20 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 99,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40R20 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 92,051 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,078 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 70,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifted 275/35 x 20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside parking brake has poor performance

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper thrust arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper thrust arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y19 MSM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y19 MSM, 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 Y19 MSM registered?

Y19 MSM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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