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YC12 FPD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,350 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 116,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 106,494 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 106,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,816 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,232 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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YC12 FPD 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 92.9%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

Is YC12 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 FPD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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