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GV12 ZST

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,643 mi
Last recorded117,643 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ZST
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,243 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 97,243 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,667 miles

Both front tyres 2mm on edges

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 1mm on inside edge

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,237 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,694 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear n/s/r air bellows misshaped

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2015 40,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear n/s/r air bellows misshaped

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,412 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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GV12 ZST is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV12 ZST, 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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GV12 ZST is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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