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YF12 HWX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\n\s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 79,678 miles

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 19 Feb 2024 79,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 79,154 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlights-,light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure door held shut with bungee strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,994 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 37,994 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 35,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,150 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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YF12 HWX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF12 HWX, 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.

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What year was YF12 HWX registered?

YF12 HWX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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