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KN12 ONF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,989 mi
Last recorded218,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 ONF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 218,989 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 205,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 205,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 187,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 187,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 172,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps painted but does not significantly reduce light intensity, change emitted light colour from white/ yellow or effect headlight aim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps painted but does not significantly reduce light intensity, change emitted light colour from white/ yellow or effect headlight aim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft donut split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,829 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity nearside & offside lenses painted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow nearside & offside lenses painted (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

position lights won't switch off

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose tightened wheel bolts & locking wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine & under body covers fitted

windscreen has a upper sun shade fitted, not affecting drivers view of the road

wipers won't turn off

Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,542 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip no bigger then 10mm outside zone a and swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise... worn heavily on the inner edge to the legal limit at time of test ....advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise... worn heavily on the inner edge to the legal limit at time of test...advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 167,542 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip no bigger then 10mm outside zone a and swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise... worn heavily on the inner edge to the legal limit at time of test ....advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise... worn heavily on the inner edge to the legal limit at time of test...advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 107,911 miles

both rear tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,221 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,221 miles

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

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 ONF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN12 ONF, 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 KN12 ONF registered?

KN12 ONF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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