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812 YPF

2010 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 5 Series97,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 YPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 121,552 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 112,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,012 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre stepping on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 88,012 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre stepping on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 60,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,095 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer edge very worn

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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812 YPF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 97,422 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 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 812 YPF, 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 16 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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812 YPF is a 2010 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is 812 YPF safe to buy?

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