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FL12 YAJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 121,218 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 121,218 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,625 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FL12 YAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL12 YAJ, 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 FL12 YAJ registered?

FL12 YAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is FL12 YAJ safe to buy?

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