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BK12 UWW

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 UWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,085 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 131,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,531 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,522 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 38,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BK12 UWW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK12 UWW, 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 BK12 UWW registered?

BK12 UWW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BK12 UWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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