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YK62 WVJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,859 mi
Last recorded75,859 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,670 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 72,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,784 miles

Central Front washer jet poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,406 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers 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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YK62 WVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This 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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

YK62 WVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YK62 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK62 WVJ have outstanding finance?

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