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YB61 GMY

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,664 mi
Last recorded82,664 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,664 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wiring damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,635 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has play suggest replacement

both front torque reaction arm bushes have slight movement

Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front lower ball joint has play suggest replacement

both front torque reaction arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suggest rplacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suggest rplacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,580 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn & cuts close to cord on edge advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn & cuts very close to cord on edge advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,166 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge /cuts

wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2016 29,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1;6mm advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2015 24,923 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 GMY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GMY, 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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What year was YB61 GMY registered?

YB61 GMY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is YB61 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 GMY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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