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Y9 BAF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,301 mi
Last recorded224,301 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 BAF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 224,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 224,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 215,540 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 215,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 212,577 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 206,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 196,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 196,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Valve stem slightly damaged All four cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 188,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 6 Apr 2020 183,007 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 173,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 159,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,192 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre feathered on edges

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre feathered on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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Y9 BAF 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 Y9 BAF, 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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Y9 BAF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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