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DD12 YAR

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,461 mi
Last recorded157,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD12 YAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 157,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,512 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,651 miles

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 31 Jul 2016 51,229 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,438 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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DD12 YAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DD12 YAR, 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 DD12 YAR registered?

DD12 YAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DD12 YAR safe to buy?

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