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KN12 AOY

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,187 mi
Last recorded175,187 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 AOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 175,187 miles

Engine cover Under tray fitted

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 165,428 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2023 147,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 126,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,248 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,631 miles

Emissions to clean to record results.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,256 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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KN12 AOY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KN12 AOY, 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 KN12 AOY registered?

KN12 AOY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is KN12 AOY safe to buy?

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