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YE61 KGN

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,336 mi
Last recorded140,336 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 KGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 140,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,401 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,507 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,556 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,396 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,684 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 50,680 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,962 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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YE61 KGN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YE61 KGN, 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 YE61 KGN registered?

YE61 KGN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YE61 KGN safe to buy?

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