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YH12 ZFC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,884 mi
Last recorded135,884 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 135,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,019 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,630 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint worn/play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,003 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 6 May 2015 25,030 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 ZFC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZFC, 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 YH12 ZFC registered?

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

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