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EY12 KSJ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 105,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,587 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not carried out

Fail 13 Nov 2020 67,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted full inspection not carried out

Pass 15 May 2019 61,526 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EY12 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 EY12 KSJ, 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 EY12 KSJ registered?

EY12 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is EY12 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 KSJ 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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