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YK12 PXL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,479 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,951 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,951 miles

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 and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,306 miles

all pad(s) wearing thin

front wishbones bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,404 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold (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 PXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

YK12 PXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YK12 PXL safe to buy?

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