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GSZ 1020

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 1020
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,659 miles

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2025 113,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 110,234 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,821 miles

Rear deep cuts evident in both rear tyre inner edge treads

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,831 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 79,831 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,480 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,480 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,672 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,327 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 20,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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GSZ 1020 is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GSZ 1020, 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 GSZ 1020 registered?

GSZ 1020 is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GSZ 1020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSZ 1020 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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