MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
brake warning light on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess badly split and perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
brake warning light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front tyre low outer edge
Offside Front tyre low outer edge
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
both rear airbags perishing
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Advise replacment of all tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YK62 XPV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?
YK62 XPV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is YK62 XPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK62 XPV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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