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YC12 ZVM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,077 mi
Last recorded59,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 43,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,438 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,707 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 31,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,554 miles

Undetected peak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise early replacment of o/s/r tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

YC12 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YC12 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZVM 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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