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CP12 YCY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,732 mi
Last recorded175,732 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 YCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 175,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on

offside headlight dull, low output

Pass 20 Mar 2025 160,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 160,682 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour O/s blue N/s White (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,749 miles

window screen has slight damage

Fail 2 Mar 2023 141,637 miles

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

window screen has slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 122,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,908 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,224 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 45,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP12 YCY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CP12 YCY, 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 CP12 YCY registered?

CP12 YCY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CP12 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 YCY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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