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YE12 VUV

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,782 mi
Last recorded65,782 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VUV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 65,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,990 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 VUV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

Is YE12 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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