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YG62 MMU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,044 mi
Last recorded95,044 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,044 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed with in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2019 82,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 80,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG62 MMU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG62 MMU, 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

How do I check the history of YG62 MMU?

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What year was YG62 MMU registered?

YG62 MMU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YG62 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 MMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 MMU have outstanding finance?

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