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YK62 XGR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,251 mi
Last recorded157,251 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XGR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2023 157,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside and outside 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 XGR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

YK62 XGR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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