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YB12 KLU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,404 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,272 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 48,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,257 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Front wipers light smearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

child seats fitted

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 KLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KLU, 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 YB12 KLU registered?

YB12 KLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 KLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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