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JKZ 131

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,037 mi
Last recorded144,037 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 131
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,037 miles

Isofix rear tether points unable to be inspected due to items in boot.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 134,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 113,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,292 miles

engine covers fitted

slight rust on rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking oil

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,009 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,405 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre bold in places on very inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,999 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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JKZ 131 is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JKZ 131, 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 JKZ 131 registered?

JKZ 131 is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is JKZ 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKZ 131 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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