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Y4 OJJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,207 mi
Last recorded64,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,075 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 21,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 7,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y4 OJJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y4 OJJ, 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 Y4 OJJ registered?

Y4 OJJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is Y4 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 OJJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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