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KO04 BEL

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,696 mi
Last recorded186,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 BEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 186,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 178,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 174,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 168,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 159,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 141,121 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,427 miles

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

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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KO04 BEL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KO04 BEL, 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 KO04 BEL registered?

KO04 BEL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is KO04 BEL safe to buy?

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