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YC12 YZT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 153,471 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,706 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 141,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 118,934 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 118,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,748 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,433 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,212 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,001 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 37,751 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 YZT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

YC12 YZT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YC12 YZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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