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HV12 JDK

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,038 mi
Last recorded85,038 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 JDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,892 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel has been repaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,703 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 163,410 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 44,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV12 JDK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HV12 JDK, 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 HV12 JDK registered?

HV12 JDK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is HV12 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 JDK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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