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YH12 YYU

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 162,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Only just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer vertical link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 139,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer vertical link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 118,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary latches partially seized

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,730 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 12 Apr 2018 66,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,047 miles

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

Offside 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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YH12 YYU 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 84.6%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH12 YYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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