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YK12 ULA

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,801 mi
Last recorded126,801 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,801 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,496 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,541 miles

emissions to lean to read

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions to lean to read

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,056 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,604 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,709 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 44,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,587 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,587 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

child seats fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,224 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 ULA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ULA, 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.

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What year was YK12 ULA registered?

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

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