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YA12 EAC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,122 mi
Last recorded165,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 162,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 142,181 miles

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,272 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,131 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 EAC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

YA12 EAC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YA12 EAC safe to buy?

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