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YP12 VNU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

256,705 mi
Last recorded256,705 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 256,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 240,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 218,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 198,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 198,562 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 188,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 175,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,051 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 110,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 84,024 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

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 VNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP12 VNU, 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

How do I check the history of YP12 VNU?

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What year was YP12 VNU registered?

YP12 VNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is YP12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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