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YE12 LUA

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 82,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,277 miles

Condensation in osf headlamp unit.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,200 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE REACTOIN BUSH'S HAVE SOME MOVEMENT

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,199 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE REACTOIN BUSH'S HAVE SOME MOVEMENT

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut, No Cords Felt Or Visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut, No Cords Felt Or Visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,359 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 46,358 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,917 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked child seat fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 21,609 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 18,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LUA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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