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KY12 YDD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YDD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 56,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,889 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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KY12 YDD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY12 YDD, 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 KY12 YDD registered?

KY12 YDD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is KY12 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 YDD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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