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YK62 WCO

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 91,006 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 78,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2022 65,674 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 65,623 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESS WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 50,145 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 50,145 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,838 miles

advise on front and rear brake pad getting low monitor

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,983 miles

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,631 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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YK62 WCO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK62 WCO, 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 YK62 WCO registered?

YK62 WCO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YK62 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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