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YF12 JXV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 159,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 151,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

full underbody covers fitted n/a/a

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 127,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,844 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,421 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 112,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,644 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,355 miles

Exhaust emissions to lean for a reading on EGA

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JXV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

YF12 JXV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YF12 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 JXV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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