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YC12 ZWV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,907 mi
Last recorded106,907 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 23,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,329 miles

Advise front wiper blades

Nearside Rear Air suspention unit starting to split and crack.

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 ZWV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

YC12 ZWV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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