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YG62 UXT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,815 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to carcass (cords showing) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,762 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 UXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UXT, 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 YG62 UXT registered?

YG62 UXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 UXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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