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YE12 WYF

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 154,589 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear differential to subframe mounting bush slightly worn in both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 120,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,681 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 WYF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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