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YE12 GUU

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 158,342 miles

Rear bumper slighly damaged

Fail 20 May 2024 158,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper slighly damaged

Pass 22 May 2023 151,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 151,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 140,743 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 140,738 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 127,961 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 127,961 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))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,800 miles

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Jun 2020 118,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filler neck incorrectly fitted, strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres edges worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,231 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly deformed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,793 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,292 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GUU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YE12 GUU, 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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YE12 GUU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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