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YG12 KXR

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,006 mi
Last recorded212,006 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 212,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 204,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 204,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 201,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 179,656 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,906 miles

front tyres worn inside

o/s/rear tyre worn 3000 miles approx

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,274 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2016 113,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) 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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YG12 KXR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YG12 KXR, 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 YG12 KXR registered?

YG12 KXR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YG12 KXR safe to buy?

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