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AJ62 GYF

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Air bellows deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 119,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Air bellows deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,938 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 45,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,552 miles

nsr tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,522 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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AJ62 GYF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ62 GYF, 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 AJ62 GYF registered?

AJ62 GYF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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