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EG12 XKB

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,979 mi
Last recorded119,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XKB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,979 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 105,366 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,127 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,953 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 66,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,139 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,412 miles

front brake pads wearing low(approx 10% remaining)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,405 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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EG12 XKB is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG12 XKB, 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 EG12 XKB registered?

EG12 XKB is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is EG12 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XKB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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