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YB61 CNK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

289,059 mi
Last recorded289,059 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 289,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 172,244 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 172,244 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 166,500 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 166,500 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 159,290 miles

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

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

o/s/f chassis plate slightly damaged at door pillar

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,027 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 146,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 144,177 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 144,177 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,872 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 124,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 85,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/rear tyre punctured

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,928 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 CNK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CNK, 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 CNK registered?

YB61 CNK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YB61 CNK safe to buy?

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