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AU62 YMT

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,631 mi
Last recorded178,631 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YMT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 178,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 155,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,418 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,529 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 117,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,015 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 YMT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YMT, 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 AU62 YMT registered?

AU62 YMT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AU62 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YMT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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