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WF12 YHU

2012 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,935 mi
Last recorded54,935 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 49,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 46,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p) (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner sides of rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 41,372 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low in places

inner sides of rear disc brakes in very poor condition (advise replacement)

Pass 18 May 2021 38,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (advise rep) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 31,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge in places

Offside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Pass 4 May 2017 27,880 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing very low on outer edge (raised tread)

Pass 18 May 2016 22,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing very low on outer edge

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

Fail 6 May 2015 17,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 17,512 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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WF12 YHU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WF12 YHU, 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 WF12 YHU registered?

WF12 YHU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is WF12 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 YHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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