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YG62 NOU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 84,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 75,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,648 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 44,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,925 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 NOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

YG62 NOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is YG62 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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