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YP62 KBO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,172 mi
Last recorded160,172 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,172 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 160,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres poor

nearside rear tyre very poor on inner edge advise replacing

Pass 18 Aug 2018 150,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,964 miles

both front tyres worn

brake light switch slow to switch off

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2016 121,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,058 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 KBO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YP62 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

YP62 KBO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 KBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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