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BJ62 YYH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,473 mi
Last recorded149,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 149,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 143,236 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 132,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,728 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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BJ62 YYH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ62 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

BJ62 YYH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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