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BU62 YVR

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,898 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2019 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,511 miles

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

both front tyres geeting low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,782 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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BU62 YVR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BU62 YVR, 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 BU62 YVR registered?

BU62 YVR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BU62 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 YVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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