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YE12 XAB

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,296 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 87,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 76,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 50,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 26,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XAB 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 84.6%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

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

Is YE12 XAB safe to buy?

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