2012 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · FN12 AOM
2012 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,973 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN12 AOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 156,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN12 AOM 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 (FN12 AOM) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FN12 AOM Mileage History
- 24/09/2024223,315 mi
- 27/09/2024144,450 mi-78,865 mi
- 23/09/2025151,358 mi+6,908 mi
- 29/09/2025151,437 mi+79 mi
- 07/08/2026156,973 mi+5,536 mi
Average of roughly -35,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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