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EU12 FZJ

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,645 mi
Last recorded148,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 148,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 142,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 139,606 miles

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

Front under tray is missing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Both NSR & OSR bump-stop damage

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 21,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Both NSR & OSR bump-stop damage

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 199,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 184,088 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 184,087 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint STRAIGHT ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17Y RUNFLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint STRAIGHT ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17Y RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,446 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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EU12 FZJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EU12 FZJ, 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 EU12 FZJ registered?

EU12 FZJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is EU12 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 FZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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