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YG62 NWT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,054 mi
Last recorded165,054 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 165,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 158,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 142,060 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (245/40 R19 98Y R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth inner shoulder (245/40 R19 98Y R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 134,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35 R19 100Y R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (245/40 R19 98Y R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth inner shoulder (245/40 R19 98Y R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - also worn smooth inner shoulder (275/35 R19 100Y R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,700 miles

all tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,455 miles

Both front tyres worn almost bald on edges.

Both rear tyre valves lightly perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre treads.

Small cuts in n/s/r tyre treads.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,731 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 NWT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

YG62 NWT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 NWT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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