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YK12 LCJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 108,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 45,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,481 miles

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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YK12 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK12 LCJ, 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 YK12 LCJ registered?

YK12 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is YK12 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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