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YG12 UWH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 69,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 69,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 63,409 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 52,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 47,414 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 44,489 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 39,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,930 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 UWH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

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

Is YG12 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UWH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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