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YG12 XEF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,317 mi
Last recorded185,317 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 XEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 185,317 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 168,070 miles

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

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 138,579 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 138,579 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,295 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,906 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 XEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

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

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