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YE12 OFP

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 100,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,191 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,263 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 64,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 60,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,410 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 41,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OFP is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

YE12 OFP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YE12 OFP safe to buy?

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