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YH62 GEU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,149 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,225 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges devoid of tread

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 GEU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 GEU, 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 GEU registered?

YH62 GEU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is YH62 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 GEU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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