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YC12 ZXU

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,226 mi
Last recorded186,226 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,226 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 186,216 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 169,560 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,996 miles

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.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 155,840 miles

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.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 143,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,189 miles

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.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 125,189 miles

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.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,752 miles

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.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,092 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 85,832 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,077 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 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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What year was YC12 ZXU registered?

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

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