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YT12 YMG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 111,015 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUBFRAME FRONT BUSHES BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,558 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 18,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 9,600 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 YMG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YMG, 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.

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What year was YT12 YMG registered?

YT12 YMG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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