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HY12 GKA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

304,184 mi
Last recorded304,184 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 304,184 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 268,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 228,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 199,438 miles

Front Wipers Smear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 199,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Wipers Smear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 165,917 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,777 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 15 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; rear brake pads worn to 5 mm approx

Tyres ; n/s/r tread at manufacturers wear limit & balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r tread at manufacturers wear limit

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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HY12 GKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY12 GKA, 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 HY12 GKA registered?

HY12 GKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HY12 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GKA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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