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YG62 NUA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,662 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2025 106,687 miles

Emissions blip not detected

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside rear seats fitted child seats ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,788 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,166 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,410 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 NUA 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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

YG62 NUA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YG62 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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