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YE12 KYA

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 108,439 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,723 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,409 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 59,562 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 53,979 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 53,979 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 47,051 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 39,057 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,350 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 KYA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

YE12 KYA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 KYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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