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VO12 YJE

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 130,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,965 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 111,965 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,122 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,336 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,972 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 75,972 miles

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

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (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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VO12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO12 YJE, 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 VO12 YJE registered?

VO12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is VO12 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 YJE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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