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YG12 UTL

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 95,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 90,141 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 83,262 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 75,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,175 miles

Front both rear tyres extremely worn on inner edges 245/40R19 RFT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 R19 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UTL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

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

Is YG12 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UTL 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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