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YG12 XKU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,598 mi
Last recorded91,598 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,598 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 91,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,566 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,802 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 49,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,556 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 44,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 39,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,045 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 XKU 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 73.3%.

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 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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

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

Is YG12 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 XKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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