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HY12 ONK

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 ONK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 147,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,098 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 141,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,746 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 7 Jul 2018 75,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,415 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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HY12 ONK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 HY12 ONK, 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 HY12 ONK registered?

HY12 ONK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is HY12 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 ONK 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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