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YC12 YHA

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,028 mi
Last recorded157,028 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 156,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 155,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 151,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 148,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 142,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 131,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 67,432 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to smear but not excessive

hazard switch intermittent,

Fail 7 May 2016 66,553 miles

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

Offside Front wiper starting to smear but not excessive

engine low on oil

hazard switch intermittent,

Pass 16 May 2015 38,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 38,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 YHA, 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 YC12 YHA registered?

YC12 YHA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YC12 YHA safe to buy?

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