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YT12 YMS

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,640 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

internal switch used to recheck headlight aim

light damage to vehicle

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn off on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn off on outer shoulder

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 YMS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMS, 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 YMS?

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What year was YT12 YMS registered?

YT12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YT12 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 YMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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