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RA61 NBZ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 120,248 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive underside under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive underside under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 74,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,954 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,762 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,699 miles

rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,732 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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RA61 NBZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA61 NBZ, 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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What year was RA61 NBZ registered?

RA61 NBZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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