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YP12 GWY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,055 mi
Last recorded170,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 170,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 166,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 156,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,794 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 134,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,571 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 111,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 99,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 98,950 miles

plastic engine cover and under tray fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,614 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,614 miles

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

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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YP12 GWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 GWY, 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 YP12 GWY registered?

YP12 GWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YP12 GWY safe to buy?

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