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YH12 NJU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 NJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,552 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 117,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,360 miles

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,624 miles

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,647 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,376 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

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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YH12 NJU 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 92.3%.

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 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 YH12 NJU, 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 YH12 NJU registered?

YH12 NJU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YH12 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 NJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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