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YD12 BFN

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

210,041 mi
Last recorded210,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 210,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 199,384 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 184,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 171,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 155,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 139,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 133,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 115,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,163 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 69,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,379 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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YD12 BFN 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 YD12 BFN, 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 YD12 BFN registered?

YD12 BFN is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YD12 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 BFN 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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