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YG62 NJV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,246 mi
Last recorded103,246 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,246 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 103,246 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,921 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27535x19 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 27535x19 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,697 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,503 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,223 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

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 NJV 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

YG62 NJV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 NJV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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