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YE12 HHO

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,476 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both slight misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,407 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both slight misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 53,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 53,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 46,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 May 2017 38,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 29,620 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 22,082 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 HHO 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 84.6%.

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 YE12 HHO, 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 HHO registered?

YE12 HHO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YE12 HHO safe to buy?

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