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YF12 YXE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,469 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 YXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

YF12 YXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YF12 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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