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YG62 MVP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 54,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 46,811 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 46,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 44,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,886 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,886 miles

Nearside Front dampness around caliper but cant see leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,737 miles

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

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 MVP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

YG62 MVP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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