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EY12 KTU

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,168 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL AROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 108,168 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL AROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,181 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front obligatory mirror can not be electronically adjusted upwards (drivers rear view restricted)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,456 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 KTU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY12 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

EY12 KTU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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