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YG62 MPO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,962 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,878 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 MPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MPO, 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 YG62 MPO registered?

YG62 MPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is YG62 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 MPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 MPO have outstanding finance?

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