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YG12 XOP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,542 mi
Last recorded155,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 XOP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 155,542 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 153,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 132,529 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front and rear (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 117,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 117,324 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 97,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,389 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 XOP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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