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N200 WFS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,666 mi
Last recorded52,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 WFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,788 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing outer edge (245/40R19) Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing outer edge (245/40R19) Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 45,970 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 45,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,980 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 39,980 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,782 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 31,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 18,869 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N200 WFS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N200 WFS, 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 N200 WFS registered?

N200 WFS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is N200 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N200 WFS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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