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FD12 YGW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,970 mi
Last recorded141,970 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YGW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 141,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,058 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,508 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,500 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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FD12 YGW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FD12 YGW, 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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FD12 YGW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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