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YG62 PYZ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 PYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,340 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)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,417 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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YG62 PYZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG62 PYZ, 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 YG62 PYZ registered?

YG62 PYZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 PYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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