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YA12 BMY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,539 mi
Last recorded141,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,539 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 149,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 126,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,042 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,042 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,082 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,435 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cut to tyre in area of puncture pass at time of test.

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres punctured. ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 Bulges present. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Cut to tyre in area of puncture pass at time of test.

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres punctured. ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,539 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 BMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

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

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