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YS12 AXN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,128 mi
Last recorded154,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AXN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 154,128 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,572 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 14,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 AXN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 YS12 AXN, 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 YS12 AXN registered?

YS12 AXN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YS12 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 AXN 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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