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C7 KCA

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,388 mi
Last recorded151,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 151,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,445 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 22,626 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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C7 KCA 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 91.7%.

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 C7 KCA, 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 C7 KCA registered?

C7 KCA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is C7 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 KCA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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