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FY12 ZZE

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 96,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 80,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 80,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 24 Feb 2023 73,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 66,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 58,065 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 53,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,332 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 26,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,875 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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FY12 ZZE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY12 ZZE, 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 FY12 ZZE registered?

FY12 ZZE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 ZZE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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