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YA12 APV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 APV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,375 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 126,763 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 115,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front oil breather pipe broken inside engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to diff slightly perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front oil breather pipe broken inside engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to diff slightly perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,597 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 105,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 82,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,085 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,134 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,811 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 44,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,023 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YA12 APV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YA12 APV, 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 YA12 APV registered?

YA12 APV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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