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YF12 JTU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,396 mi
Last recorded179,396 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 JTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 179,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 153,762 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 153,636 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 124,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 103,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,704 miles

nearside and offside front tyres very low on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres very low on outer edge

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 JTU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JTU, 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 YF12 JTU?

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What year was YF12 JTU registered?

YF12 JTU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 JTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 JTU have outstanding finance?

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