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YG12 UNZ

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,899 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread and worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2024 126,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,891 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 111,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UNZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

YG12 UNZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is YG12 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UNZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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