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KOD 301

2012 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOD 301
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 141,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 112,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,089 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,072 miles

NSR Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,301 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,437 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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KOD 301 is a 2012 BMW 530 in Red 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 KOD 301, 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 KOD 301 registered?

KOD 301 is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is KOD 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOD 301 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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