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YK12 RMZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,282 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,304 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 RMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

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

Is YK12 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 RMZ shows 11 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 RMZ have outstanding finance?

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