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YB12 YGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,126,460 mi
Last recorded1,126,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 1,126,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,131 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 118,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 106,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 54,643 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 54,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,312 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 YGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ?

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What year was YB12 YGJ registered?

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

Is YB12 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 YGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB12 YGJ have outstanding finance?

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