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GJ12 EAC

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EAC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,939 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,976 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 24,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,799 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ12 EAC 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 GJ12 EAC, 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 GJ12 EAC registered?

GJ12 EAC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GJ12 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 EAC 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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