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GU62 RYO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,827 mi
Last recorded92,827 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 RYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 92,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,040 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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GU62 RYO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 GU62 RYO, 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 GU62 RYO registered?

GU62 RYO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GU62 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 RYO 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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