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YR12 NTD

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,441 mi
Last recorded185,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 185,441 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 185,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 178,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 170,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 162,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 154,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 144,970 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,495 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,389 miles

Oil leak rear hydraulic unit on arb

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 5 May 2017 116,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover

undertray

Pass 9 May 2016 106,425 miles

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2015 98,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 98,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,521 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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YR12 NTD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR12 NTD, 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 YR12 NTD registered?

YR12 NTD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YR12 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NTD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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