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YC12 ZGG

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,731 mi
Last recorded209,731 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 209,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2024 191,485 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2023 170,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 170,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,145 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 155,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 151,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 151,756 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 136,044 miles

Front under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,429 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 111,500 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 26 Dec 2016 109,451 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,828 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,725 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 ZGG 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 76.5%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

YC12 ZGG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZGG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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