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YA12 CCV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 124,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 119,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,887 miles

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

both rear tyres need changing in about 5000 miles

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,642 miles

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

Offside 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 CCV 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 92.9%.

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 CCV, 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 CCV registered?

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

Is YA12 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 CCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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