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YG12 XXE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,216 mi
Last recorded188,216 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 188,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 188,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 175,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,142 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm ,bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm ,bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,344 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,950 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 XXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

Is YG12 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 XXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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