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R6 NLU

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,077 mi
Last recorded195,077 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 NLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 195,077 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 194,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 168,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 157,268 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 143,100 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 3 Dec 2022 143,060 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 209,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 165,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,404 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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R6 NLU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R6 NLU, 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 R6 NLU registered?

R6 NLU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is R6 NLU safe to buy?

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