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LC12 YFJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,649 mi
Last recorded184,649 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 184,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 181,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 178,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 174,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 163,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 148,437 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 148,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 136,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 122,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,287 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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LC12 YFJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC12 YFJ, 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 LC12 YFJ registered?

LC12 YFJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is LC12 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 YFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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