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YK12 OSP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OSP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 75,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 71,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,814 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.57

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,817 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,809 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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YK12 OSP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK12 OSP, 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

How do I check the history of YK12 OSP?

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What year was YK12 OSP registered?

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

Is YK12 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 OSP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 OSP have outstanding finance?

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