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J50 KPG

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KPG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 116,738 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,520 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 11 May 2023 103,750 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 9 May 2022 91,902 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 13 May 2021 81,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 78,446 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,633 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,444 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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J50 KPG 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 93.3%.

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 J50 KPG, 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 J50 KPG registered?

J50 KPG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is J50 KPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 KPG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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