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YB61 CXZ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,786 mi
Last recorded189,786 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 189,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 172,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 159,967 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 148,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,096 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,068 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend wheel off inspection (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted preventing proper inspection of seat belts

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,804 miles

Both front lower rearmost suspension arm ball joints have slight lift.

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)

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 CXZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver 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 YB61 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

YB61 CXZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YB61 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 CXZ 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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