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YG12 UFZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,882 miles

both front jacking points in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

both front jacking points in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 45,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,815 miles

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

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 UFZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YG12 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

YG12 UFZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 UFZ shows 14 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.

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