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YF12 XZH

2012 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 55050,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XZH
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 117,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM/ PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,451 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,894 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 16,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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YF12 XZH is a 2012 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 50,745 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 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 XZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 XZH registered?

YF12 XZH is a 2012 BMW 550, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 XZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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