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Y888 DGU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 DGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 119,676 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,739 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,392 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 60,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,945 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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Y888 DGU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y888 DGU, 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 Y888 DGU registered?

Y888 DGU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is Y888 DGU safe to buy?

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