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YE12 HLC

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 117,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 95,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,782 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,810 miles

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 28 Jan 2020 72,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,945 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,945 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,785 miles

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

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

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 HLC is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

YE12 HLC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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