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YK62 WPO

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,584 mi
Last recorded169,584 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 169,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 169,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 158,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 148,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,492 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

small chips in front screen

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 112,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge but remaining tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges but rest of tread good (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under-trays fitted making inspection of underside components, brake pipes, fuel pipes etc difficult

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,771 miles

under tray shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WPO 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 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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

YK62 WPO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is YK62 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WPO 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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