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YH12 XOK

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,814 mi
Last recorded191,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 191,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 171,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 142,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 118,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,542 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

winter tyres fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,926 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,916 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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YH12 XOK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 YH12 XOK, 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 YH12 XOK registered?

YH12 XOK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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