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YE12 HVR

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,592 mi
Last recorded79,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 79,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 73,843 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,797 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 65,478 miles

Front washers not powerful but still supplies sufficient fluid.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play from tie rod, possible inner tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jan 2022 59,397 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 54,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,529 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .......

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,291 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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

Wet weather test

Pass 16 Dec 2017 31,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 25,891 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both not working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

full under tray fitted

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 HVR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 HVR registered?

YE12 HVR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YE12 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HVR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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