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YA12 BBZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,946 mi
Last recorded115,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. 245/40r19 98y r/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,102 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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YA12 BBZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA12 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

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

Is YA12 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 BBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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