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YC12 ZXL

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,732 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,570 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,309 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 ZXL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

YC12 ZXL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 ZXL safe to buy?

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