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YB12 YKE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,930 mi
Last recorded168,930 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 168,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,446 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,404 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 141,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 141,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,117 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 YKE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 YKE 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.

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