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YK12 XHX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,550 mi
Last recorded193,550 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 193,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear jacking point missing

undertrays loose

Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,336 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s rear jacking point missing

Pass 4 Mar 2024 177,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear jacking point missing

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2023 174,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 170,829 miles

n/s rear jacking point missing

Fail 1 Mar 2022 170,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear jacking point missing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 167,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 166,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 163,925 miles

n/s front brake pad wire insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2018 160,379 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,260 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,575 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 XHX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

YK12 XHX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YK12 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XHX 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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