2012 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LR12 YYL
2012 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,556 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR12 YYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 156,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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LR12 YYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 530 (LR12 YYL) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LR12 YYL Mileage History
- 18/11/2021107,590 mi
- 23/11/2022115,140 mi+7,550 mi
- 22/11/2023122,370 mi+7,230 mi
- 21/11/2024139,851 mi+17,481 mi
- 10/11/2025156,556 mi+16,705 mi
Average of roughly 12,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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