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YC12 YEK

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 162,424 miles

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

under trays covering all components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 140,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 129,724 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no exhaust smoke detected

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim and previously repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber - dust cover insecure

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

no exhaust smoke detected

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,211 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside wheels are badly kerbed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,936 miles

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

bonnet safety catch is stiff in operation (cables stiff)

exhaust is rusty

no print out given readings are to low to measure

Pass 20 Jul 2017 560,105 miles

3 child seats are fitted

f/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge

f/o/s and r/o/s tyres are badly worn at inner edge

front and rear discs are worn and pads appear 60% worn

r/n/s tyre is perished

r/n/s tyre is perished

windscreen is badly cracked upper n/s

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,663 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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YC12 YEK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 YEK, 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 YC12 YEK registered?

YC12 YEK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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