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YA12 CCZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 98,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,458 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 275/40/18 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 275/40/18 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275 40 18 RF) 5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275 40 18 RF) 5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 45 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 45 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275 40 18 RF) 5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275 40 18 RF) 5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 38,351 miles

Coolant leak from coolant hose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,439 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 CCZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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