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Y12 TAS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,583 mi
Last recorded188,583 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 188,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 176,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 167,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has wheel rim protectors fitted but worn, damaged and incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,194 miles

Offside Front Wheel rim protector damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,287 miles

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

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 TAS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y12 TAS, 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 Y12 TAS registered?

Y12 TAS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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