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FX12 NYV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 93,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,469 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,936 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,936 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lights. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,243 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 43,078 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,936 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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FX12 NYV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX12 NYV, 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.

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What year was FX12 NYV registered?

FX12 NYV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FX12 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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