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YP62 NRJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,670 mi
Last recorded180,670 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NRJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 180,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted and all side covers

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,044 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 164,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,542 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 125,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,629 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2015 107,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NRJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

YP62 NRJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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