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YC12 YRN

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,462 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,461 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,073 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 119,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 65,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,869 miles

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YRN is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

YC12 YRN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is YC12 YRN safe to buy?

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