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YP12 SFU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 SFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 103,211 miles

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated intermittent (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 103,211 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,653 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,867 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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YP12 SFU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

YP12 SFU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YP12 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 SFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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