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MF62 ZLX

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,035 mi
Last recorded160,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 152,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 130,379 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,914 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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MF62 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF62 ZLX, 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 MF62 ZLX registered?

MF62 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MF62 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 ZLX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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