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YE61 SWF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 106,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple buldges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,158 miles

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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YE61 SWF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YE61 SWF, 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 YE61 SWF registered?

YE61 SWF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YE61 SWF safe to buy?

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