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YA12 XDC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,869 mi
Last recorded183,869 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 183,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 183,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 175,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 172,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,442 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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 128,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,635 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,847 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 XDC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

YA12 XDC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YA12 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 XDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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