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YK12 UFH

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 82,022 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 78,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,183 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,874 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,481 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UFH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 UFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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