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YK12 LTJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,724 mi
Last recorded71,724 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,724 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad looks to be wearing thin (limited view)

front disc brakes worn and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,969 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Front disc brakes corroded

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

Nearside Rear suspension air bellow in poor condition

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 68,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Front disc brakes corroded

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

Nearside Rear suspension air bellow in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,926 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,234 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 10 Feb 2017 54,779 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,082 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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YK12 LTJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK12 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

YK12 LTJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 LTJ safe to buy?

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