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YR12 NTF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,816 mi
Last recorded205,816 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 205,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 190,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 180,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 173,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,240 miles

emissions 0.02

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,031 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

emissions to clean to detect

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,284 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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YR12 NTF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

YR12 NTF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YR12 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NTF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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