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FL12 NKJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,971 miles

DIFF. MOUNTING RUBBER BONDING DETERIORATED

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both=275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 95,971 miles

DIFF. MOUNTING RUBBER BONDING DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both=275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,557 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 40,591 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,829 miles

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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FL12 NKJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL12 NKJ, 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 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 NKJ registered?

FL12 NKJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is FL12 NKJ safe to buy?

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