MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn to limit
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn to limit
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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YK12 LXJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YK12 LXJ, 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 YK12 LXJ registered?
YK12 LXJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is YK12 LXJ safe to buy?
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