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AJ12 DZX

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,174 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))

Offside 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 21 Mar 2018 71,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,605 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 11 Apr 2016 58,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,438 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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AJ12 DZX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 DZX, 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 AJ12 DZX registered?

AJ12 DZX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is AJ12 DZX safe to buy?

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