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YN12 MVM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,486 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,484 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 115,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 109,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,947 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,655 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 41,655 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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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YN12 MVM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN12 MVM, 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 YN12 MVM registered?

YN12 MVM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YN12 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN12 MVM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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