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YF12 YTY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 101,428 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread/punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,656 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,174 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlights adjusted on test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,006 miles

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 YTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YTY, 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.

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What year was YF12 YTY registered?

YF12 YTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 YTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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