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YG12 XKP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust slightly insecure

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2022 75,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,752 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55rf17 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,149 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,732 miles

Emissions test passed no printout due to low emissions

rear brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,732 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions test passed no printout due to low emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,239 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 XKP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

YG12 XKP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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