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A12 YUV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,882 mi
Last recorded112,882 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2026 112,882 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 108,561 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 71,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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A12 YUV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 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 A12 YUV, 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 15 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 A12 YUV registered?

A12 YUV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is A12 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 YUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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