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YB61 BSY

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 108,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 88,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

bay covers

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front axle, rearward arm excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front axle, rearward arm excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 59,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,603 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,100 miles

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

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,367 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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YB61 BSY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB61 BSY, 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 YB61 BSY registered?

YB61 BSY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is YB61 BSY safe to buy?

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