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KV12 GGA

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GGA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,157 miles

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

offside front tyre feathered on inner shoulder

offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,292 miles

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 GGA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GGA, 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 KV12 GGA registered?

KV12 GGA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is KV12 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 GGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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