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FD61 YCM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YCM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,639 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,384 miles

Nearside Front wipers req replacing soon

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,548 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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FD61 YCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD61 YCM, 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 FD61 YCM?

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What year was FD61 YCM registered?

FD61 YCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is FD61 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 YCM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD61 YCM have outstanding finance?

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