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YC62 SXE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,089 mi
Last recorded206,089 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 SXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 May 2024 206,089 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 159,218 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 155,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 135,864 miles

Protective covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,268 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 SXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

Is YC62 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 SXE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 SXE have outstanding finance?

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