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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil drop on exhaust flexi pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Bonnet struts defective.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Pedestrian warning lamp on dash.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Bonnet struts defective.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pedestrian warning lamp on dash.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Both bonnet struts defective. (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pedestrian warning lamp on dash.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated both bonnet rams worn (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advise pedestrian system fault
full under body panel fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated both bonnet rams worn (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advise pedestrian system fault
full under body panel fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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YC12 ZXU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ZXU, 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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YC12 ZXU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2012.
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