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YA12 XXF

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 96,583 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 96,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 82,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 70,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,791 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,270 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,038 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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YA12 XXF 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 91.7%.

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 YA12 XXF, 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 YA12 XXF registered?

YA12 XXF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YA12 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 XXF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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