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BJ62 LJC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,268 mi
Last recorded172,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 172,268 miles

under tray lamitations

Fail 21 Mar 2020 172,268 miles

under tray lamitations

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,438 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,556 miles

advise 2xfront tyres wear to outer edges

advise front wipers

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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BJ62 LJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ62 LJC, 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 BJ62 LJC registered?

BJ62 LJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is BJ62 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 LJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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