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YG12 TVZ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 138,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 132,971 miles

Engine cover & underside cover(s) fitted,

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover & underside cover(s) fitted,

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,895 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,281 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 125,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,746 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit needs changing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,917 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 66,917 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,449 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 TVZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

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