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FD12 YHS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,431 mi
Last recorded147,431 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 147,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,670 miles

Front Wipers deteriorating

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,670 miles

Front Wipers deteriorating

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Particularly on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low, especially on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,826 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 YHS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YHS, 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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What year was FD12 YHS registered?

FD12 YHS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FD12 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 YHS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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