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YH62 FWZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,864 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,837 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,811 miles

*** NSR tyre very close to the limit *** (245/45R18RF)

*** OSR tyre very close to the limit *** (245/45R18RF)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,134 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,923 miles

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

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 FWZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

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

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