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YA12 BVE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 102,015 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm / ball joint boot cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to tyre tread with cords exposed / Tyre size 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 91,501 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Obligatory mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor / Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Deteriorated / damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Deteriorated / damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre size 245/45R18 ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 82,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre size 245/45R18 ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad senor adrift from brake pad

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 73,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mount bolt broken inside arm / shock adrift (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation inside light unit / No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 245/45R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 245/45R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad senor adrift from brake pad (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 63,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm centre of tyre tread 245/45/r18 100v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 245/45/r18 100v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on edges-Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on both edges-Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside offside headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,892 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,892 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,368 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 25,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,963 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 BVE 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 BVE, 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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YA12 BVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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