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YE12 LCO

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,641 mi
Last recorded15,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 15,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 15,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 14,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 14,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 13,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 11,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 11,065 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,287 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 LCO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

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

Is YE12 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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