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YB12 HFK

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Outer 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 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 11 Jan 2021 83,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,555 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,956 miles

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

Nearside steering track rod inner ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,975 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,404 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 HFK 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 YB12 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

YB12 HFK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is YB12 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HFK 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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