MOT Status
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141,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers & under trays fitted
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted
both rear tyres cuts in tread no core showing
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YH62 GYW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 GYW, 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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YH62 GYW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.
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