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YF12 JAO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,193 mi
Last recorded161,193 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 JAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 161,193 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 161,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 143,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 143,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r cut showing cords and worn to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,263 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,238 miles

advanced wear to both front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2016 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advanced wear to both front brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 29 May 2015 42,881 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 JAO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAO, 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 YF12 JAO registered?

YF12 JAO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 JAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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