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YE12 LHF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,172 mi
Last recorded61,172 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 61,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 43,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 36,878 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 12 May 2020 35,062 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges

n/s/f washer poor

Pass 21 May 2019 33,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 28,925 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,098 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 LHF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHF, 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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How do I check the history of YE12 LHF?

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What year was YE12 LHF registered?

YE12 LHF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YE12 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LHF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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