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YK12 ORT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,795 mi
Last recorded156,795 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 ORT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 156,795 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 156,790 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,411 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 146,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,593 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 119,016 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,039 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 89,351 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,672 miles

Emission too lean to register

Offside Front Outer wheel arch damage

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,217 miles

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

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

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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YK12 ORT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK12 ORT, 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 YK12 ORT registered?

YK12 ORT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 ORT safe to buy?

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