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YR62 DLJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,337 mi
Last recorded159,337 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 159,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 130,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,584 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,959 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE - ADVISE 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,782 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,177 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,244 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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YR62 DLJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc 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 YR62 DLJ, 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 YR62 DLJ registered?

YR62 DLJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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