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YK62 WDS

2012 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,974 mi
Last recorded204,974 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 204,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 204,974 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 183,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 183,014 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 182,739 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 171,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,273 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 154,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 113,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,283 miles

diesel particulate filter fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,486 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 WDS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK62 WDS, 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 YK62 WDS registered?

YK62 WDS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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