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YA12 RNU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,742 mi
Last recorded196,742 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 196,742 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of play ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side badly cracked should replace (3.2 (a) (i))

engine seeping oil undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dilaminating (0.1 (b))

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

engine seeping oil undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2024 189,158 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dilaminating (0.1 (b))

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

engine seeping oil undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 180,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 171,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 154,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limit nailed and worn smooth badly on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limit nailed and worn smooth badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,893 miles

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

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 RNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

YA12 RNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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