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SB12 NHO

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 79,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Front tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 79,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Front tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 73,342 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 73,342 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 72,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr19 98y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/zr19 98y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,758 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,601 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,510 miles

advise 2xfront tyres soon wear to outside and inner edges

Pass 15 May 2015 13,273 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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SB12 NHO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB12 NHO, 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 SB12 NHO registered?

SB12 NHO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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