MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear TPMS warning on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear diff slightly leaking
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Under tray and engine cover fitted
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (3.5.1g)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Under tray and engine cover fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge balding (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge balding (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted to underside of vehicle
warning lamp on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge balding (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge balding (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted to underside of vehicle
warning lamp on dash
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)
cover on engine and on underside
front brake pads starting to get low
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC12 FWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YC12 FWV, 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
How do I check the history of YC12 FWV?
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What year was YC12 FWV registered?
YC12 FWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2012.
Is YC12 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC12 FWV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC12 FWV have outstanding finance?
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