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N19 RDA

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 RDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,643 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 121,178 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 109,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Possible crack inner rim

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Antiroll bar slight hydraulic leak

Fail 28 Feb 2023 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Possible crack inner rim

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Antiroll bar slight hydraulic leak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 99,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,318 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,318 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 94,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 94,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s edges scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s edges scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 58,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,754 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,781 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N19 RDA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N19 RDA, 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 N19 RDA registered?

N19 RDA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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