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CP12 ZBJ

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,143 mi
Last recorded83,143 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 79,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 71,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,384 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,225 miles

front wipers wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,835 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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CP12 ZBJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 CP12 ZBJ, 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

How do I check the history of CP12 ZBJ?

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What year was CP12 ZBJ registered?

CP12 ZBJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CP12 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 ZBJ 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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