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KOT 12

2017 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 12
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2024 76,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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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KOT 12 is a 2017 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 54,364 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 KOT 12, 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 9 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOT 12 registered?

KOT 12 is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is KOT 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOT 12 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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