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YK62 XLV

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,216 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,715 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,345 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washers weak but still provide sufficient fluid to clear the screen

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,817 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Note; o/s/front +n/s/rear tyre valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,545 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 XLV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver 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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

YK62 XLV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YK62 XLV safe to buy?

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