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HY12 GZG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,404 mi
Last recorded82,404 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 79,352 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked deep enough to see the cords on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Nearside headlight slightly misty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,750 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,563 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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HY12 GZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY12 GZG, 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 HY12 GZG registered?

HY12 GZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HY12 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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