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YG12 WTT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,863 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 114,770 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 105,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 85,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 56,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,440 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 23,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WTT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

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

Is YG12 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WTT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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