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YG12 XBH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 XBH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front headlight condensated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 57,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,047 miles

advise tracking / tyres uneven wear

Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,486 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 47,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,238 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,066 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge! A ridge is appearing! Advised replace.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,283 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 XBH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 XBH, 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.

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What year was YG12 XBH registered?

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

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