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YC12 YLU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 62,536 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 62,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 59,930 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 57,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 56,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,468 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,465 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 48,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 48,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 44,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,371 miles

Top engine cover fitted obscuring objects.

under tray fitted to vehicle obscuring objects.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

YC12 YLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YC12 YLU safe to buy?

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