2012 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · YK12 MLZ
2012 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,247 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK12 MLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 127,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK12 MLZ 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 (YK12 MLZ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YK12 MLZ Mileage History
- 30/08/2022100,327 mi
- 30/08/2023105,457 mi+5,130 mi
- 23/09/2024112,311 mi+6,854 mi
- 28/09/2024112,351 mi+40 mi
- 26/09/2025127,247 mi+14,896 mi
Average of roughly 8,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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