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YG12 UHK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,387 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,677 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,830 miles

Clicking noise from steering column when turning

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 49,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 45,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,714 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,129 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 UHK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

YG12 UHK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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