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YR62 HJJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,179 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 150,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 129,005 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 114,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,214 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 95,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,705 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,705 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

YR62 HJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YR62 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 HJJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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