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YG12 SYZ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,925 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG Lamp. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,803 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,878 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 SYZ 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 YG12 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

YG12 SYZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YG12 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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