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YH12 YCC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,049 mi
Last recorded100,049 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YCC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 100,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,009 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,923 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,879 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 YCC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YH12 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

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

Is YH12 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YCC 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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