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SP12 YXW

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 100,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 89,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 81,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 67,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,391 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,886 miles

engine emissions to clean to get reading

under trays fitted unable to se testable items

Fail 18 May 2018 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine emissions to clean to get reading

under trays fitted unable to se testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,233 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 20,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,264 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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SP12 YXW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP12 YXW, 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 SP12 YXW registered?

SP12 YXW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SP12 YXW safe to buy?

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