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YF62 DUV

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,731 mi
Last recorded180,731 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 DUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,731 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 180,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 178,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,683 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,051 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin

offside front inner track rod joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,121 miles

both sides front tyres worn on outside of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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YF62 DUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 YF62 DUV, 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 YF62 DUV registered?

YF62 DUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is YF62 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 DUV 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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