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L12 NUB

2012 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 NUB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 75,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,835 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,227 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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L12 NUB is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L12 NUB, 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 L12 NUB registered?

L12 NUB is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is L12 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 NUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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