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BD62 YVT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 113,062 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,128 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,881 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,766 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on dashboard

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,599 miles

exhaust emissions too low for recording

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,980 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 31,980 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,865 miles

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

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

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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BD62 YVT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD62 YVT, 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 BD62 YVT registered?

BD62 YVT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BD62 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 YVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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