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YG62 MUY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MUY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 142,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 133,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,954 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,577 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges

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 MUY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

YG62 MUY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YG62 MUY safe to buy?

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