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PE12 YHV

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,081 mi
Last recorded111,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 111,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,873 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 92,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2020 80,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge + small cut in sidewall

Pass 4 May 2018 53,994 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,186 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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PE12 YHV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PE12 YHV, 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 PE12 YHV registered?

PE12 YHV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is PE12 YHV safe to buy?

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