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YK62 XAG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 85,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,098 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,126 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-18 wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 275-40-18 / strongly advise 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,447 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect electric cables and motors or batteries

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 XAG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

YK62 XAG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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