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YE12 FEX

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,114 mi
Last recorded168,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FEX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 168,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 168,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 130,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Dipped beam flickering on initial start up

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 118,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 107,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 101,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 84,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 68,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,736 miles

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Fail 26 Apr 2016 38,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside reversing light in-op

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,805 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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YE12 FEX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE12 FEX, 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 YE12 FEX registered?

YE12 FEX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 FEX safe to buy?

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