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YG62 MLZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 144,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 139,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,444 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 90,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread wearing , tyre at 4mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,414 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,169 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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YG62 MLZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG62 MLZ, 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.

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What year was YG62 MLZ registered?

YG62 MLZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is YG62 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 MLZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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