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YS12 ACX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,363 mi
Last recorded109,363 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ACX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 109,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,653 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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YS12 ACX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YS12 ACX, 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 YS12 ACX?

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What year was YS12 ACX registered?

YS12 ACX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YS12 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 ACX 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.

Does YS12 ACX have outstanding finance?

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