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YR62 VMZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,592 mi
Last recorded139,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,362 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,063 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 VMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

YR62 VMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is YR62 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 VMZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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