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Y88 CED

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,766 mi
Last recorded111,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 CED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 111,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,137 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,137 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,479 miles

Central Rear diff bushes slightly used both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,825 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,000 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted , prevents full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner sholder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,780 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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Y88 CED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y88 CED, 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 Y88 CED registered?

Y88 CED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is Y88 CED safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 CED shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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