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YK62 UXZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,132 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 108,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,325 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,190 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside headlight condensated

brake warning on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,934 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,004 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 UXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YK62 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

YK62 UXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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