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YK12 TCU

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 81,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 32,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre ripped open on inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,970 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 TCU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

Is YK12 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 TCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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