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YH62 BYG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

365,251 mi
Last recorded365,251 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 BYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 365,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 350,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 298,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 296,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 296,467 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 249,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 249,267 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 207,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 165,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 103,240 miles

Front Under tray fitted, could not view some components

emision is very clean can not detected

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,389 miles

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,639 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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YH62 BYG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 BYG, 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 YH62 BYG registered?

YH62 BYG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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