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N888 GDT

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,532 mi
Last recorded170,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 GDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 170,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 158,252 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 152,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 144,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 134,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2020 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread (275/35r19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread (275/35r19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2019 192,197 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 192,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 245/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,951 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,995 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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N888 GDT is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N888 GDT, 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 N888 GDT registered?

N888 GDT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is N888 GDT safe to buy?

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