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YC62 SOH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 SOH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,610 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential support bushes worn/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis warning light displayed on engine start up

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear diff bush split.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,222 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 SOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC62 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

YC62 SOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 SOH safe to buy?

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