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DN62 YGP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 YGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 113,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm shocker bolts to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on a previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,728 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 99,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,377 miles

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn. inner surface of both fdront brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2021 71,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front inner brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2020 62,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 62,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,864 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

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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DN62 YGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN62 YGP, 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 DN62 YGP registered?

DN62 YGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is DN62 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 YGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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