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YR62 OYC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,294 mi
Last recorded188,294 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 188,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 167,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 92,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,026 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,387 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 OYC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

YR62 OYC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YR62 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR62 OYC have outstanding finance?

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