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K29 RLS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 RLS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 131,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,383 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 19 Jun 2023 89,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K29 RLS 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 92.9%.

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 K29 RLS, 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 K29 RLS registered?

K29 RLS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is K29 RLS safe to buy?

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