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YC12 ZLV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,107 mi
Last recorded169,107 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 166,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 139,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,364 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 115,043 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 115,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,580 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front pads wearing on inner pad

oil level close to minimum

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 ZLV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

YC12 ZLV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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