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K25 KNY

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,775 mi
Last recorded154,775 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 KNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 154,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 147,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,194 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUSIDE EDGE. WOULD RECCOMEND CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 109,105 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,638 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,812 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2017 85,770 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to seats folded down

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,906 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,652 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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K25 KNY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K25 KNY, 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 K25 KNY registered?

K25 KNY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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