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YC62 TJZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,367 mi
Last recorded145,367 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TJZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,927 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 92,961 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,434 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN VERY BADLY ON OUTER EDGES [NO CORDS SHOWING]

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,785 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 TJZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJZ, 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.

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What year was YC62 TJZ registered?

YC62 TJZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is YC62 TJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 TJZ have outstanding finance?

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