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YK12 SKJ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,378 mi
Last recorded185,378 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 185,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 178,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 168,849 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 168,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 149,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 149,542 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,559 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 SKJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

YK12 SKJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YK12 SKJ safe to buy?

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