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YH62 GZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,648 mi
Last recorded106,648 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,648 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 95,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,502 miles

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 6 Sep 2017 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

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 GZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 GZN registered?

YH62 GZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 GZN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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