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YG62 XDY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 XDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 159,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,248 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,328 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,980 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 XDY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

YG62 XDY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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