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YE12 WDL

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 WDL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,574 miles

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR CHID SEAT FITTED SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,160 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,917 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 18,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WDL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

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

Is YE12 WDL safe to buy?

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