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CP62 YAX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 YAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 70,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 66,737 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 66,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 60,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 56,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 51,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 47,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,522 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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CP62 YAX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CP62 YAX, 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

How do I check the history of CP62 YAX?

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What year was CP62 YAX registered?

CP62 YAX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is CP62 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 YAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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