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YB12 HCG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,445 mi
Last recorded133,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HCG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,445 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 101,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35R19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35R19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,267 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,235 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,731 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)

screen damaged

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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YB12 HCG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB12 HCG, 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 YB12 HCG registered?

YB12 HCG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 HCG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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