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NV12 DKA

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 160,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 152,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 143,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under car (undertray is wet with oil)

Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under car (undertray is wet with oil)

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,724 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray covered in oil but not dripping on the floor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ( Not repairable in a run flat tyre )) - (( 245,50,R18 RFT ) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,239 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn heavily 0n inside shoulder getting close to legsal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder (4mm)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,835 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked also has buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn heavily 0n inside shoulder getting close to legsal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder (4mm)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV12 DKA is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 NV12 DKA, 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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NV12 DKA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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