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YF12 KRX

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,915 mi
Last recorded187,915 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 KRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 187,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 143,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,710 miles

PAS fluid warning light on - low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,442 miles

Offside Rear inner rim slightly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 42,761 miles

Offside Front 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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YF12 KRX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF12 KRX, 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 YF12 KRX registered?

YF12 KRX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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