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TH12 HYS

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH12 HYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,768 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,983 miles

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

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,495 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,577 miles

O/S REAR TYRE NEAR TO LEGAL LIMITS

PLASTIC ENGINE AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TH12 HYS 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 TH12 HYS, 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 TH12 HYS registered?

TH12 HYS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is TH12 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH12 HYS 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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