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EG12 XKV

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 76,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,308 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge close to cords exposing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,567 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XKV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG12 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

EG12 XKV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is EG12 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG12 XKV have outstanding finance?

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