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YE62 ZGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

274,212 mi
Last recorded274,212 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 274,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 256,107 miles

engine covers fitted

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 Mar 2022 256,105 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 236,121 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 236,120 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsf brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding osf (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 223,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 202,341 miles

Front pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2018 175,177 miles

engine, undersides and outer sill covers fitted

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2016 150,429 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Front tyres worn smooth on outer edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 150,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Front tyres worn smooth on outer edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,028 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 ZGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE62 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

YE62 ZGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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