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YS62 LCF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 LCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,624 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,620 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,762 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,059 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,726 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,726 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

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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YS62 LCF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS62 LCF, 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 YS62 LCF registered?

YS62 LCF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YS62 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 LCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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