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YR62 EGC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 77,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,618 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 EGC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR62 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

YR62 EGC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 EGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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