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YJ12 BXL

2012 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,911 mi
Last recorded46,911 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 65044,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 BXL
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 46,911 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 46,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,014 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 39,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 27,986 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2024 27,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,621 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 21,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,363 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 17,363 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 10,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 10,764 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 6,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 6,449 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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YJ12 BXL is a 2012 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 44,805 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 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ12 BXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ12 BXL registered?

YJ12 BXL is a 2012 BMW 650, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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