2012 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · ST12 SVV
2012 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 227,654 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,654 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.
ST12 SVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 227,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ST12 SVV Mileage History
- 22/04/2024199,271 mi
- 22/04/2024199,271 mi
- 24/04/2025215,240 mi+15,969 mi
- 28/04/2026227,654 mi+12,414 mi
- 28/04/2026227,654 mi
Average of roughly 14,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST12 SVV 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 (ST12 SVV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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