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YB12 HFH

2012 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,082 mi
Last recorded152,082 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HFH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 152,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2022 115,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,932 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,646 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Windscreen wipers do not clean 100% effectively

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,850 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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YB12 HFH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YB12 HFH, 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 YB12 HFH registered?

YB12 HFH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is YB12 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HFH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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