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AU62 UGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,111 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,121 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,967 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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AU62 UGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU62 UGJ, 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 AU62 UGJ registered?

AU62 UGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is AU62 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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