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YB12 YCU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,995 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 96,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,946 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 67,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 48,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn to 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,003 miles

Front Front brake pads both sides wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,342 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside items

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 YCU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

YB12 YCU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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