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YK62 PZE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,584 mi
Last recorded68,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 PZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,095 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect vertical controller fault (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect vertical control fault (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,462 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 PZE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK62 PZE, 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 YK62 PZE registered?

YK62 PZE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is YK62 PZE safe to buy?

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