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YG12 YYJ

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,472 mi
Last recorded161,472 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper lower missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 149,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 122,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm /advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,320 miles

245/45/18/continental/ssr/rsc

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

Fail 17 Mar 2016 107,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

245/45/18/continental/ssr/rsc

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 YYJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

YG12 YYJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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