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R600 NDO

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 NDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,316 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S + N/S

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,431 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,829 miles

n/s headlamp slightly damaged

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,728 miles

damage to n/s headlamp

Fail 24 Mar 2017 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20y run flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s headlamp

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outer edge stepped tread 245/40/20 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,392 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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R600 NDO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue 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 R600 NDO, 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 R600 NDO registered?

R600 NDO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is R600 NDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 NDO 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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