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YK12 RFY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,032 mi
Last recorded139,032 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 139,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged badly damaged - advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged badly damaged - advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,160 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,791 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 RFY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

YK12 RFY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 RFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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