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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

A12 SAEMOT history

A12 SAE is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

A12 SAE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,804 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 SAE was last recorded at 112,804 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,194 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,610 miles
Average per year
5,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,804 miles
  • 2024 – 109,194 miles
  • 2023 – 104,235 miles
  • 2022 – 99,964 miles
  • 2021 – 95,704 miles
  • 2020 – 91,775 miles
  • 2019 – 87,274 miles
  • 2018 – 80,183 miles
  • 2017 – 73,234 miles
  • 2016 – 64,993 miles
  • 2015 – 57,511 miles
  • 2014 – 49,935 miles
  • 2013 – 41,485 miles
  • 2012 – 33,971 miles
  • 2011 – 30,631 miles
  • 2010 – 25,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,804 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    832069950909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,194 miles
    Test number
    636207623676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail109,189 miles (+4,954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    833359048887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,235 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    146606413535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,964 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    786225324106
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail99,964 miles (+4,260)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    426470190939
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass95,704 miles (+3,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    602932759416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass91,775 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    269194011117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,274 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    500885327752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    974289289446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,183 miles (+6,949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    697007387245
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass73,234 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    926760734503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,993 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    174088542117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,511 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    176080265546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,935 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    726393224307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,485 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    467963943474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,047 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,047 miles
    Test number
    467024533291
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass33,971 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    859884432278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,631 miles (+4,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    776125631255
    • NoteBulb warning light on dash (nearside reverse light out)
  20. Pass25,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    841914820289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A12 SAE

Does A12 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 SAE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 SAE?
The MOT on A12 SAE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 SAE done?
A12 SAE was recorded at 112,804 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,700 miles a year.
Has A12 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 SAE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 SAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 SAE find?
A12 SAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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