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YT12 BPO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,591 mi
Last recorded167,591 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 BPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 167,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 167,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,155 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,122 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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YT12 BPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 YT12 BPO, 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 YT12 BPO?

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What year was YT12 BPO registered?

YT12 BPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YT12 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 BPO 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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