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GU62 WBY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 WBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 121,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge into the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low but unable to view clearly for accurate measurement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 121,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge into the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low but unable to view clearly for accurate measurement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 104,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,757 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,757 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,501 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 WBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU62 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

GU62 WBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is GU62 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 WBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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