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EJ62 PXY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 PXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,148 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,496 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2016 75,496 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,290 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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EJ62 PXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ62 PXY, 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 EJ62 PXY registered?

EJ62 PXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is EJ62 PXY safe to buy?

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