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YC12 FOJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,336 mi
Last recorded115,336 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,999 miles

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2020 106,160 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,623 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,990 miles

Front both sides wipers slightly worn

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,674 miles

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

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 FOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

YC12 FOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is YC12 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 FOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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