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DU62 BBZ

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,668 mi
Last recorded170,668 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 170,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 152,283 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 142,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 133,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn low on edge & starting to go out of shape

Fail 15 Jan 2018 86,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn low on edge & starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,573 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,077 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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DU62 BBZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU62 BBZ, 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 DU62 BBZ registered?

DU62 BBZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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