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YA12 AVF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,801 mi
Last recorded74,801 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,434 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 conti sport (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVF, 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 YA12 AVF registered?

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

Is YA12 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 AVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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