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YR62 LXT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/45/18 - sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,855 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view to underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,949 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,935 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,777 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 LXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LXT, 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 YR62 LXT registered?

YR62 LXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 LXT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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