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AV12 LKK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,432 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear and osf. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 94,002 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,003 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,671 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre valves cracking

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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AV12 LKK 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 73.3%.

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 AV12 LKK, 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 AV12 LKK registered?

AV12 LKK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AV12 LKK safe to buy?

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