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YE12 OGS

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

228,778 mi
Last recorded228,778 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 228,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 223,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 213,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 206,941 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 206,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 210,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 189,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emission has too clean to detect

Pass 25 May 2018 178,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 159,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 134,111 miles

both front lower ball joints(track control arm) have lift.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,560 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 OGS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

Is YE12 OGS safe to buy?

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