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DU12 BKJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 131,278 miles

Rear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge and wearing

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,711 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,169 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,919 miles

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,018 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,815 miles

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

all four tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,668 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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DU12 BKJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DU12 BKJ, 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 DU12 BKJ registered?

DU12 BKJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DU12 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 BKJ shows 11 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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