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YB62 GGY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,432 mi
Last recorded139,432 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 GGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 139,432 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 139,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,011 miles

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

passenger side head light condensation in unit

Fail 17 Jun 2024 123,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

passenger side head light condensation in unit

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 115,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,923 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,249 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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YB62 GGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB62 GGY, 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 YB62 GGY registered?

YB62 GGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YB62 GGY safe to buy?

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