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Y25 RSC

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 RSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,564 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,296 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 27,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,875 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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Y25 RSC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 Y25 RSC, 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 Y25 RSC registered?

Y25 RSC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is Y25 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 RSC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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