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YG12 WEF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,358 mi
Last recorded142,358 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,096 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN (n/s more-so) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off N/s (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN (n/s more-so) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,318 miles

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

Nearside screen stone chips

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected both (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 91,575 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 91,575 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,643 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 31,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEF, 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

How do I check the history of YG12 WEF?

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What year was YG12 WEF registered?

YG12 WEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YG12 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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