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YB12 KFD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 KFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,077 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,435 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,926 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)

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 KFD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KFD, 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 KFD registered?

YB12 KFD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 KFD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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