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YH62 FWY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 113,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,994 miles

offside front tyre bald outer tread and worn close to legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad wear warning light on

offside front tyre bald outer tread and worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,747 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,683 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,015 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,870 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 FWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 YH62 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

YH62 FWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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