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YP62 FWS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,629 mi
Last recorded187,629 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 FWS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 187,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 182,561 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 182,553 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 172,913 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))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 172,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,641 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,623 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,818 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,421 miles

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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YP62 FWS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YP62 FWS, 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 YP62 FWS registered?

YP62 FWS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YP62 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 FWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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