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Y99 OSF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 OSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 142,305 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 142,305 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 198,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 123,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 190,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 182,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 86,182 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 175,977 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,828 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 170,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 168,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,380 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 163,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 158,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,584 miles

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,545 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 24 Oct 2016 143,406 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,094 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 131,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 131,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y99 OSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 Y99 OSF, 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 Y99 OSF registered?

Y99 OSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is Y99 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 OSF shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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