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EX12 YCU

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 118,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,758 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,224 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX12 YCU is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 EX12 YCU, 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

How do I check the history of EX12 YCU?

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What year was EX12 YCU registered?

EX12 YCU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is EX12 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YCU 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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