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KM61 TWD

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,077 mi
Last recorded123,077 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 TWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,077 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 118,760 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate adrift

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive read diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 111,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belt clasp cover missing

repair to rear wheel

slight damage on tyre side walls

Fail 21 Dec 2021 92,707 miles

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belt clasp cover missing

repair to rear wheel

slight damage on tyre side walls

Pass 3 May 2021 84,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 May 2020 73,359 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 73,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,905 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,506 miles

Advise tracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise tracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,720 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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KM61 TWD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver 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 KM61 TWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM61 TWD registered?

KM61 TWD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is KM61 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 TWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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