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YS11 TEC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,532 mi
Last recorded222,532 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 TEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 222,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 214,395 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 214,395 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 208,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 208,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 203,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 203,127 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 197,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 193,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 193,784 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 181,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 163,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,941 miles

No density recorded in smoke test

Fail 23 Aug 2017 127,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No density recorded in smoke test

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,929 miles

No density recoded in smoke test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,470 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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YS11 TEC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS11 TEC, 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 YS11 TEC registered?

YS11 TEC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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