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YF62 HGU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 HGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 145,232 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,674 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

slightly play in nearside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,068 miles

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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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YF62 HGU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF62 HGU, 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 YF62 HGU registered?

YF62 HGU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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