CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU12 NBN

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,680 mi
Last recorded170,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NBN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 170,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

b rake service message on, but brake pads appear to be new

Fail 17 Jun 2025 170,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted with the inside marking on the outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

b rake service message on, but brake pads appear to be new

Pass 11 May 2024 158,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 141,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 139,362 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,144 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,547 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU12 NBN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU12 NBN, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 NBN?

You can check the full history of GU12 NBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU12 NBN registered?

GU12 NBN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is GU12 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 NBN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU12 NBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU12 NBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.