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YE12 OEP

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 46,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,657 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidwall

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 20,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidwall

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

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 OEP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

YE12 OEP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YE12 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 OEP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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