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YH62 XWD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,984 mi
Last recorded140,984 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 140,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,172 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 128,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted restricting visibility’s

Fail 1 Mar 2022 117,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted restricting visibility’s

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,815 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,815 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,427 miles

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 XWD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

YH62 XWD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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