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YH62 UZV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slight inner edge wear

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,325 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor loom fouling on alloy

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,789 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,538 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,619 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,327 miles

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Adult Seat Belts.

Under-Trays Fitted

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 UZV 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 100%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

YH62 UZV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is YH62 UZV safe to buy?

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