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YK62 WZH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,494 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff possibly from the OSR diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear NS and OS shock absorber dust covers are split

Fail 16 Aug 2022 143,494 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff possibly from the OSR diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear NS and OS shock absorber dust covers are split

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,833 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,759 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,987 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

YK62 WZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YK62 WZH safe to buy?

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