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YR62 UNE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,638 mi
Last recorded169,638 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 169,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 152,052 miles

Offside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired with weld

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,302 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 127,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2018 101,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017 87,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 71,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve splitting

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 UNE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

YR62 UNE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YR62 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 UNE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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