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YC62 KGZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KGZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,505 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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YC62 KGZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC62 KGZ, 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 YC62 KGZ registered?

YC62 KGZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YC62 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 KGZ 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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