2012 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LG12 AAU
2012 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 158,018 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2993cc
LG12 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 158,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LG12 AAU Mileage History
- 27/06/2023128,812 mi
- 19/06/2024139,516 mi+10,704 mi
- 24/06/2024139,516 mi
- 16/07/2025147,372 mi+7,856 mi
- 03/09/2026158,018 mi+10,646 mi
Average of roughly 9,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG12 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 530 (LG12 AAU) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (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))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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