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YS12 LZH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,710 mi
Last recorded132,710 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 132,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,201 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,201 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Object pushed inside buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,257 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 LZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

YS12 LZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YS12 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 LZH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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