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YE12 KYH

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view all across the bottom of screen but not within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 65,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view all across the bottom of screen but not within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,221 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 31 May 2018 29,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 29,516 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 29,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside sill cover area damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 27,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,391 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 KYH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

YE12 KYH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YE12 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 KYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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