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WN12 KVZ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,094 mi
Last recorded141,094 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KVZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 141,094 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 8 May 2025 133,772 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 133,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 109,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 99,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,082 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,326 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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WN12 KVZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN12 KVZ, 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 WN12 KVZ registered?

WN12 KVZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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