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YC12 EUE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 EUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 85,711 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 85,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 72,557 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 60,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 51,487 miles

Damage to offside rear bumper and parking sensor

Rear tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

Very slight lift on front lower suspension arm ball joints

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

Pass 19 May 2021 41,547 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm but outer edge wearing looks very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm but outer edge wearing looks very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 May 2021 41,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm but outer edge wearing looks very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm but outer edge wearing looks very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC12 EUE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC12 EUE, 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 YC12 EUE registered?

YC12 EUE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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