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YC12 ZDN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 86,035 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 85,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 62,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,161 miles

drivers front tyre tread splitting but not showing cordes

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,541 miles

drivers front tyre tread splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,400 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 ZDN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

YC12 ZDN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 ZDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZDN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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