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YB61 BWF

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,715 mi
Last recorded184,715 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 184,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2025 170,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 170,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 156,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 139,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,645 miles

Pedestrian protection system fault

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,851 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 46,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has nail

o/s/f tyre has nail

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,754 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 BWF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWF, 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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YB61 BWF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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