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YB62 FZP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,370 mi
Last recorded190,370 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 190,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 295,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 295,211 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 117,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,184 miles

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

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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YB62 FZP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB62 FZP, 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 YB62 FZP?

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What year was YB62 FZP registered?

YB62 FZP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 FZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FZP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB62 FZP have outstanding finance?

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