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YE61 UFR

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,844 mi
Last recorded134,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 UFR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,844 miles

Both rear wheels hard to turn binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,771 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

Slight electrical fault n/s/r light unit.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Multiple small cuts in tyre tread. no ply/cord visible

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner tail lamp not working/flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blades worn. Recommend renewal

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn very thin, recommend full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,165 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,305 miles

N/S/R tyre worn heavily on inner edge , worn down to legal limit . RECCOMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,431 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YE61 UFR 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 92.3%.

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 YE61 UFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE61 UFR registered?

YE61 UFR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is YE61 UFR safe to buy?

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