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YF12 YUX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,303 mi
Last recorded150,303 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 150,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,284 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,533 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 YUX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

YF12 YUX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 YUX have outstanding finance?

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