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YD12 WBL

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,189 mi
Last recorded170,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 170,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 149,111 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,797 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,262 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 WBL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WBL, 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 YD12 WBL registered?

YD12 WBL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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