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YG62 SKV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,609 mi
Last recorded146,609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 146,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 146,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 96w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,591 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 136,591 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,144 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 114,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,469 miles

Nearside Front track arm slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit taped up to stop sharp edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 51,558 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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YG62 SKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG62 SKV, 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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What year was YG62 SKV registered?

YG62 SKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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