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EY12 KSX

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,511 mi
Last recorded196,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 196,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,601 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 171,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2021 120,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,491 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,620 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EY12 KSX 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 68.8%.

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 EY12 KSX, 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 EY12 KSX registered?

EY12 KSX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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