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A5 YXD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,138 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front repeater flash rate faulty

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,535 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 31,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A5 YXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A5 YXD, 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 A5 YXD registered?

A5 YXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is A5 YXD safe to buy?

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