CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB12 HXL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 3000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,733 mi
Last recorded156,733 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 145,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,718 miles

n/s & center rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted limit the inspection of some componants

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,550 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,145 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB12 HXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,000cc 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 YB12 HXL, 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

How do I check the history of YB12 HXL?

You can check the full history of YB12 HXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB12 HXL registered?

YB12 HXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YB12 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HXL 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.

Does YB12 HXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB12 HXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.