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YC12 ZGS

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,110 mi
Last recorded160,110 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 160,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 153,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 145,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,311 miles

Central Front Lower Under-tray/engine covers fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and lower engine bay area

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,566 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 117,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,464 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,045 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 77,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,326 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZGS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

YC12 ZGS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZGS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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