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LB61 NFP

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,395 mi
Last recorded156,395 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 NFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 156,395 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,740 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,895 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,887 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on it's outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on it's outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,198 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LB61 NFP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB61 NFP, 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 LB61 NFP registered?

LB61 NFP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is LB61 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 NFP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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