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YB12 YTO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff mounting bushes / cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves streaks (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 90,807 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves streaks (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,242 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 88,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,799 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 YTO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

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

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