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DY62 GKX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,009 mi
Last recorded172,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 172,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,890 miles

Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2021 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,144 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,827 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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DY62 GKX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY62 GKX, 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 DY62 GKX registered?

DY62 GKX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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