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YK12 PLJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,877 mi
Last recorded111,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 111,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2026 111,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,286 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,765 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 50,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 43,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,176 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PLJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

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

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