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YE12 UYH

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 118,159 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2025 117,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 103,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,543 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 45,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,757 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,584 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 UYH 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 UYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 UYH registered?

YE12 UYH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 UYH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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