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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

LL12 NLJMOT history

LL12 NLJ is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
50,461 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 NLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 NLJ was last recorded at 50,461 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2016: 18,117 miles, lower than 18,177 miles on 24 May 2016.
  • 9 Jun 2022: 34,521 miles, lower than 37,016 miles on 22 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,238 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,223 miles
Average per year
3,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,461 miles
  • 2025 – 48,238 miles
  • 2024 – 45,879 miles
  • 2023 – 43,229 miles
  • 2022 – 40,150 miles
  • 2021 – 37,016 miles
  • 2020 – 35,389 miles
  • 2019 – 30,386 miles
  • 2018 – 26,067 miles
  • 2017 – 22,204 miles
  • 2016 – 18,117 miles
  • 2015 – 13,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount from windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,461 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    967809946244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,238 miles (+2,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    619634276855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass45,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    758086310880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,580 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    185602660774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,229 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,229 miles
    Test number
    412810058928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass40,150 miles (+5,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    749362329056
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount from windscreen
  7. Fail34,521 miles (-2,495)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,521 miles
    Test number
    797011227231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount from windscreen
  8. Pass37,016 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    952629457470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail37,015 miles (+1,626)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    536271731915
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both side front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass35,389 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    737763678534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,386 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    505268726571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    977965131846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail26,067 miles (+3,863)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    104878709930
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass22,204 miles (+4,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,204 miles
    Test number
    406186293724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass18,117 miles (-60)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,117 miles
    Test number
    922935563008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,177 miles (+4,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,177 miles
    Test number
    865430258214
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  17. Pass13,880 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,880 miles
    Test number
    225511535401
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LL12 NLJ

Does LL12 NLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 NLJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 NLJ?
The MOT on LL12 NLJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 NLJ done?
LL12 NLJ was recorded at 50,461 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
Has LL12 NLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 NLJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LL12 NLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL12 NLJ find?
LL12 NLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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