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GV61 FJE

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,195 mi
Last recorded189,195 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 189,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,281 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 146,188 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 145,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,967 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Air Bag (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,214 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,213 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV61 FJE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV61 FJE, 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 GV61 FJE registered?

GV61 FJE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is GV61 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 FJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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