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DA12 YBK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,393 mi
Last recorded186,393 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 186,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 186,393 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,542 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 166,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 152,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,734 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,039 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,169 miles

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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DA12 YBK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA12 YBK, 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.

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DA12 YBK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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