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YE12 JCU

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 149,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,015 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 136,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,222 miles

Both headlights have condensation in

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges, badly cracked and has deep cut`s with stone`s in so unable to see if down to cords

Offside Both O/S RFT tyre`s have been repaired

Fail 21 Dec 2022 112,222 miles

Both headlights have condensation in

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges, badly cracked and has deep cut`s with stone`s in so unable to see if down to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Both O/S RFT tyre`s have been repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,345 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,993 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,925 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 34,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,528 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 JCU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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