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PL12 ZOE

2020 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 53031,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 ZOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 126,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 75,549 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jan 2025 74,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 113,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 94,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,890 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 57,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 86,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 77,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,663 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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PL12 ZOE is a 2020 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2020 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 31,756 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 PL12 ZOE, 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 6 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL12 ZOE registered?

PL12 ZOE is a 2020 BMW 530, first registered on 16 January 2020.

Is PL12 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL12 ZOE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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