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YB12 KNO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 KNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped but passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush has small movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2019 54,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,894 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 43,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 34,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,809 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
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YB12 KNO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

YB12 KNO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YB12 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 KNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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