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YK62 ORJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,099 mi
Last recorded93,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 ORJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,164 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,569 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 53,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,980 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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YK62 ORJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YK62 ORJ, 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 YK62 ORJ registered?

YK62 ORJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is YK62 ORJ safe to buy?

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