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YG62 NWV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,544 mi
Last recorded125,544 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,567 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 102,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,356 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,365 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,701 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

YG62 NWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is YG62 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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