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YG12 TYT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,298 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 53,959 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 53,959 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 45,745 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,802 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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YG12 TYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YG12 TYT, 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 YG12 TYT registered?

YG12 TYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YG12 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG12 TYT have outstanding finance?

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