MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr fault (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Small leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no access to rear seat belts to allow full inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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YE12 VZG is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?
YE12 VZG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 August 2012.
Is YE12 VZG safe to buy?
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