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TJZ 5802

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 5802
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 144,125 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 140,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 137,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 137,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 134,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 134,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has condensation damp inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 129,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,286 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,973 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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TJZ 5802 is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TJZ 5802, 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 TJZ 5802 registered?

TJZ 5802 is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is TJZ 5802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJZ 5802 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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