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MK62 JRX

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,708 mi
Last recorded79,708 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,708 miles

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

full underbody protection fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,713 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,013 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 37,013 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,009 miles

child seat fitted in driverside rear seat

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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MK62 JRX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 MK62 JRX, 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 MK62 JRX registered?

MK62 JRX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 JRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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