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530 ETM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 ETM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 83,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,555 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R18 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 15,945 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 15,886 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,130 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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530 ETM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 530 ETM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 530 ETM registered?

530 ETM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is 530 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 530 ETM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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