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AV61 ZPR

2012 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 156,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,390 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 141,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,952 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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AV61 ZPR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV61 ZPR, 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 AV61 ZPR registered?

AV61 ZPR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZPR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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