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YH62 HPZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HPZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,876 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 136,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,432 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,525 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 86,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,286 miles

tread on both rear tyres bald on inner edges and nearside close to limit in centre

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,007 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

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 HPZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

Is YH62 HPZ safe to buy?

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