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YF12 YGT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,787 mi
Last recorded110,787 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,787 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 101,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 95,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,648 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,360 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,478 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle is fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle is fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2021 80,478 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle is fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle is fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,993 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,384 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,384 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle internally broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,615 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,929 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,140 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted Preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2016 53,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted Preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YGT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

YF12 YGT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is YF12 YGT safe to buy?

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