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YK62 XRE

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,850 mi
Last recorded191,850 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XRE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 191,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 101,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,608 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)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in treads.

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 XRE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

YK62 XRE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is YK62 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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