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YK12 SOE

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,247 mi
Last recorded204,247 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 SOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 204,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2024 114,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 100,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,995 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 58,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,759 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 SOE is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

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

Is YK12 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 SOE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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