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YG12 WRZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,936 mi
Last recorded99,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WRZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,936 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (rear) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 86,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 64,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,409 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 39,409 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,281 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,117 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,117 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust at downpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,321 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 WRZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

YG12 WRZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YG12 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WRZ 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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