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GL62 AZD

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,779 mi
Last recorded215,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 215,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 179,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/34/19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 151,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/34/19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,529 miles

Both rear tyres 3MM

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front has a nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,942 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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GL62 AZD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL62 AZD, 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 GL62 AZD registered?

GL62 AZD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GL62 AZD safe to buy?

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