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PK12 PNZ

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 163,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 157,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 152,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 146,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 117,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,405 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,417 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,532 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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PK12 PNZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 PK12 PNZ, 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 PK12 PNZ registered?

PK12 PNZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is PK12 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 PNZ 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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