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NC12 ZXD

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,285 mi
Last recorded179,285 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 ZXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 179,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 126,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 105,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 86,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,382 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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NC12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NC12 ZXD, 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 NC12 ZXD registered?

NC12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is NC12 ZXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 ZXD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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