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YC62 TZY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 115,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight kink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low!!!! (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,337 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,337 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)

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 TZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

YC62 TZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YC62 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TZY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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