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GF62 URG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 URG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,107 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,277 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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GF62 URG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF62 URG, 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 GF62 URG?

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What year was GF62 URG registered?

GF62 URG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is GF62 URG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 URG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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