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YC62 LOJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,696 mi
Last recorded195,696 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 195,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 192,388 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 181,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 157,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,046 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,157 miles

both rear tyres on wear limit

Fail 12 Sep 2016 80,156 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both (2.4.D.1b)

both rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC62 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

YC62 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 LOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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