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S23 JKC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 JKC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 100,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,341 miles

Nearside Front high level position lamp not working (angel eye does work)

Offside Front angel eye not working (high level position light does work)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condenstated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condenstated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,695 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,936 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,710 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 24,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,897 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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S23 JKC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S23 JKC, 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 S23 JKC registered?

S23 JKC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is S23 JKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 JKC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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