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YE12 MZF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,202 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle passed the emissions test, however no print out was given due to low emissions

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,578 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 MZF 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 91.7%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

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

Is YE12 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 MZF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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