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YK12 UBJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,417 mi
Last recorded59,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,497 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat's ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,711 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,576 miles

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UBJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

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

Is YK12 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 UBJ shows 5 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 UBJ have outstanding finance?

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