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YA12 YPX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,396 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,837 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,647 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 29,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YPX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

YA12 YPX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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