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YG12 XOT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,019 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shockers fit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,929 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,530 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and close to limit outside edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,487 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and close to limit outside edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 64,472 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking slight distortion and both front smooth on outer edges and getting close to limits

Fail 10 Nov 2018 64,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all 4 tyres have slight cracking slight distortion and both front smooth on outer edges and getting close to limits

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,585 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 XOT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

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