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YC12 YOY

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp as condensation, but does not affect operation.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot, seeping grease. boot ok.

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 86,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2023 79,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 65,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 65,563 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YOY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

YC12 YOY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 YOY safe to buy?

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