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YE12 WZH

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,366 mi
Last recorded203,366 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 203,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 188,253 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 176,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,490 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 150,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,543 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 22 Apr 2019 112,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,694 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 70,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads low and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,040 miles

Nearside Rear suspention air bag is slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear suspention air bag is slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,394 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts Noticed wear on air bag/air spring with veh in jacked up position. (2.4.D.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 41,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts Noticed wear on air bag/air spring with veh in jacked up position. (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,828 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 WZH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

Is YE12 WZH safe to buy?

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