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YG62 NKW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,219 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 3 Apr 2024 143,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 125,249 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 0518, 245/40/19 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1909, 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 124,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm, DOT 1717, 275/35/19 100Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 0518, 245/40/19 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1909, 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,162 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,083 miles

Both Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Fog Light Lens Damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Fog Light Lens Damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,694 miles

Nearside Front slightly damagd outer sidewall, offside front tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear tyr worn

both front tyres worn edges

play both front steering arms

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,519 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn, low on limit worn inner edge

front steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn, low on limit worn inner edge

front steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,909 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,147 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

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 NKW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

YG62 NKW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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