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12 APS

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,725 mi
Last recorded99,725 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 APS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,155 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,352 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Small chip in Screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,352 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Small chip in Screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,460 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,210 miles

NSR TYRE has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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12 APS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 APS, 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 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 APS registered?

12 APS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is 12 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 APS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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