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GU12 NCN

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NCN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 84,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,040 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 14,974 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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GU12 NCN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NCN, 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 GU12 NCN registered?

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

Is GU12 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 NCN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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