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YE12 JNZ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,968 mi
Last recorded146,968 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 138,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,843 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 131,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 117,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 105,825 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension unit as the rubber bump stop deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2016 58,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,606 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 JNZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

YE12 JNZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YE12 JNZ safe to buy?

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