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YJ12 BFM

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,587 mi
Last recorded199,587 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 BFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 199,587 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 199,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor damage to windscreen

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 189,705 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 179,445 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 166,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 166,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 154,146 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front from flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,130 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,140 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YJ12 BFM is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ12 BFM, 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 YJ12 BFM registered?

YJ12 BFM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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