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YG12 WWE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,811 miles

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 9 Nov 2020 114,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,219 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

no emissions print out. (hybrid)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WWE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 WWE, 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 WWE registered?

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

Is YG12 WWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WWE 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.

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