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KV62 YRR

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YRR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,960 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 69,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,182 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 65,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,785 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,484 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,506 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 42,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 39,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,055 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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KV62 YRR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV62 YRR, 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 KV62 YRR registered?

KV62 YRR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is KV62 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 YRR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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