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YE62 YVJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,875 mi
Last recorded79,875 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,875 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 79,862 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 79,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 79,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,883 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,894 miles

brake disc lipped

small cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,755 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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YE62 YVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE62 YVJ, 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 YE62 YVJ registered?

YE62 YVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YE62 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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