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5926 YZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,129 mi
Last recorded56,129 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5926 YZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,129 miles

both rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,295 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,372 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 26,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Front wiper blades smearing

Under trays fitted obscuring some componants

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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5926 YZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5926 YZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5926 YZ registered?

5926 YZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is 5926 YZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5926 YZ 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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