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YE62 ZRL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,002 mi
Last recorded224,002 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 224,002 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 224,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 190,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,783 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,251 miles

Nearside Front slight play detected at wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,305 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 ZRL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZRL, 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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How do I check the history of YE62 ZRL?

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What year was YE62 ZRL registered?

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

Is YE62 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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