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YC12 ZVD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 62,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 59,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 56,744 miles

under body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,856 miles

Manufacture under body cover fitted obscuring inspection of some under side components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 40,786 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2018 38,800 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 23,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZVD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD?

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What year was YC12 ZVD registered?

YC12 ZVD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZVD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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