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YO12 PFY

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,508 mi
Last recorded149,508 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO12 PFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 149,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 149,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 131,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,695 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2018

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,381 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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YO12 PFY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YO12 PFY, 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 YO12 PFY registered?

YO12 PFY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YO12 PFY safe to buy?

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