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YG12 WVK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 59,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,535 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 WVK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK?

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What year was YG12 WVK registered?

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

Is YG12 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WVK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG12 WVK have outstanding finance?

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