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HK12 BVH

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,702 mi
Last recorded142,702 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 142,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 142,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush at bottom of Macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush at bottom of Macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush at bottom of Macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush at bottom of Macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,125 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,016 miles

Nearside Front outer treads tearing off

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,194 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,505 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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HK12 BVH 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 HK12 BVH, 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 HK12 BVH registered?

HK12 BVH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HK12 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 BVH 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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