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NA12 LPJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,111 mi
Last recorded102,111 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,216 miles

Advise rear tyres 3mm tread depth and screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,248 miles

Advise front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2018 47,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 43,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,607 miles

Low Emission

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,398 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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NA12 LPJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NA12 LPJ, 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 NA12 LPJ registered?

NA12 LPJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NA12 LPJ safe to buy?

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