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AU62 YMF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 98,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Too clean to register an emissions reading E.Khan 27.3.18 17.34pm

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 30,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YMF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU62 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

AU62 YMF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AU62 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YMF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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