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YK62 XAS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 146,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,429 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin O/S/F and N/S/F (inners) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,672 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,783 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 XAS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XAS, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 XAS?

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What year was YK62 XAS registered?

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

Is YK62 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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