MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight exhaust gas leak but not affecting emmissions
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU62 YVB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BU62 YVB, 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 BU62 YVB registered?
BU62 YVB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is BU62 YVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU62 YVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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