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KV12 ELJ

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 118,111 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 107,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,847 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KV12 ELJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KV12 ELJ, 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 KV12 ELJ registered?

KV12 ELJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is KV12 ELJ safe to buy?

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