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YH12 XRA

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,227 mi
Last recorded69,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,585 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 25 Nov 2021 57,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,144 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,832 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 XRA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

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

Is YH12 XRA safe to buy?

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