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YE61 KGX

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,931 mi
Last recorded142,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 KGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 142,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 136,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,296 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 19 Jan 2023 106,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,785 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,741 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,739 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 KGX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KGX, 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 YE61 KGX registered?

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

Is YE61 KGX safe to buy?

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