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YB61 FTN

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,427 mi
Last recorded193,427 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 193,427 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 177,054 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 177,054 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 177,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 147,587 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 147,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,919 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,042 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,396 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,396 miles

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

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,954 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip rear brake discs discs

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,384 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip front and rear discs

Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight lip front and rear discs

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,499 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)

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 FTN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

YB61 FTN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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