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YE12 WVC

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,047 mi
Last recorded122,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,139 miles

Offside Front washer jet requires attention. still working put poor performance

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. requires bmw investigation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 100,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,949 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,209 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,474 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 WVC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

YE12 WVC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YE12 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 WVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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