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OG12 KTO

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG12 KTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 88,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r pipes swollen under plastic coating, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r pipes swollen under plastic coating, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,359 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 52,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,883 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 14,313 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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OG12 KTO is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 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 OG12 KTO, 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 11 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 OG12 KTO registered?

OG12 KTO is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is OG12 KTO safe to buy?

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