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YC12 ZRJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,292 mi
Last recorded126,292 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 126,292 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

offside and nearside front suspension- lower front arms inner bushes slight movement

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers/ bump stops starting to deteriorate

offside front suspension- lower rear arm to lower shock absorber bush starting to crack/ perish

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,702 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

offside and nearside front suspension- lower front arms inner bushes slight movement

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers/ bump stops starting to deteriorate

offside front suspension- lower rear arm to lower shock absorber bush starting to crack/ perish

Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,418 miles

front suspension- front lower arms inner bushes slight movement

rear shock absorbers dust covers/ bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,932 miles

front suspension- front lower arms inner bushes slight movement

rear shock absorbers dust covers/ bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,695 miles

front suspension front lower arms inner bushes slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2022 93,695 miles

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

front suspension front lower arms inner bushes slight movement

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and low on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,829 miles

front suspension front lower arms inner bushes slight movement

Fail 23 Feb 2021 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,739 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,739 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,184 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,819 miles

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,452 miles

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

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 ZRJ 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 ZRJ, 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.

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What year was YC12 ZRJ registered?

YC12 ZRJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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