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YK12 PUO

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,383 mi
Last recorded90,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light unit cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light unit cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cut not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a small cut not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,289 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 PUO 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 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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

YK12 PUO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YK12 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 PUO 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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