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YG12 UON

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 102,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 96,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 87,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 69,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,345 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from miror ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,421 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from miror ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,238 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,549 miles

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

engine and under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UON is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

YG12 UON is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is YG12 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UON shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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