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YG12 UEC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,660 mi
Last recorded166,660 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 152,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 152,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,259 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,926 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,321 miles

Both front wheels are slightly buckled

Both rear suspension air bags are perished and have just started to show cords

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,706 miles

Both front wheels are slightly buckled

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,706 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wheels are slightly buckled

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels buckled

raer brake pads low

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 UEC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 YG12 UEC, 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 YG12 UEC registered?

YG12 UEC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 UEC 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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