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HV62 YSZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,971 mi
Last recorded178,971 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 178,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock lower bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , cracking and nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock lower bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 175,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 175,350 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 171,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 164,262 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,101 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged and cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2020 148,741 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,374 miles

front brake discs are lipped

under tray is fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,359 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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HV62 YSZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 HV62 YSZ, 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 HV62 YSZ registered?

HV62 YSZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is HV62 YSZ safe to buy?

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