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YE55 HLE

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,478 mi
Last recorded122,478 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 HLE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 122,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 122,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 112,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,894 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,406 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge recommend replacement soon.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge recommend replacement soon.

O/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge recommend replacement soon.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,611 miles

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 32,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

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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YE55 HLE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YE55 HLE, 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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YE55 HLE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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