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YA12 YJM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,433 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,617 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 55,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,173 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,770 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,129 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 YJM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

YA12 YJM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is YA12 YJM safe to buy?

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