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YF12 YOE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 84,980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 84,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,164 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,701 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 49,032 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YOE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

YF12 YOE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is YF12 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YOE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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