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HY62 HUJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension creaks

Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,503 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear light insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,992 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 86,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 80,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,796 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,210 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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HY62 HUJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY62 HUJ, 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 HY62 HUJ registered?

HY62 HUJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is HY62 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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