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YG12 BYW

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,615 mi
Last recorded163,615 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 163,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undersheilds restricting view underside

Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 148,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,856 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 68,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,910 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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YG12 BYW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YG12 BYW, 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 YG12 BYW registered?

YG12 BYW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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