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YB12 YVF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,076 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND SLIGHLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,227 miles

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

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

engine pans

front and rear inner brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

zero smoke

Fail 14 Feb 2018 53,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine pans

front and rear inner brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

zero smoke

Pass 21 May 2016 30,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,229 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 YVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 YVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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