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GU62 ZMZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,801 mi
Last recorded82,801 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 52,089 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,967 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 29,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,359 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,938 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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GU62 ZMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 ZMZ, 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

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What year was GU62 ZMZ registered?

GU62 ZMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZMZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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