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EN12 YLM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,261 mi
Last recorded194,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 YLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 194,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 188,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 186,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,817 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 161,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 146,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 139,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,844 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,844 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,906 miles

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

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

both front tyres out of shape

nsf head lamp has sticker on nsf head lamp

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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EN12 YLM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN12 YLM, 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 EN12 YLM registered?

EN12 YLM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is EN12 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 YLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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