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AM04 COZ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 COZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 133,519 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 121,165 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 29 Apr 2023 113,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing inspection of some testable components

Pass 11 May 2022 110,528 miles

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 28 May 2021 106,045 miles

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 100,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 94,814 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 88,184 miles

NSR door has damage

Pass 19 May 2017 78,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AM04 COZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AM04 COZ, 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 AM04 COZ registered?

AM04 COZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AM04 COZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM04 COZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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