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Y12 JAN

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 JAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 84,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,816 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 81,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 73,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2022 68,016 miles

Engine tray fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2021 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 56,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 56,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both side (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 41,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 38,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,694 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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Y12 JAN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y12 JAN, 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 Y12 JAN registered?

Y12 JAN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is Y12 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 JAN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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