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N40 NEL

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 NEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 124,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 118,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 77,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 48,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,149 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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N40 NEL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N40 NEL, 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 N40 NEL registered?

N40 NEL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is N40 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 NEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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