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YP62 FXT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,104 mi
Last recorded196,104 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 FXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 196,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 2 Jun 2021 189,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 181,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 170,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,789 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 139,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 71,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,179 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring vision of components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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 FXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 YP62 FXT, 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 YP62 FXT registered?

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

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