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RJ12 ZVF

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,572 mi
Last recorded160,572 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 160,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 142,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Under trays and covers fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2024 142,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear side one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front side one. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Under trays and covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,218 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,217 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F Front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,670 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,552 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,267 miles

covers & trays fitted

engine idle sporadic

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,350 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer eages

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

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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RJ12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RJ12 ZVF, 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 RJ12 ZVF registered?

RJ12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is RJ12 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 ZVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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