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YG62 NXH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 70,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,489 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,919 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components.

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,182 miles

under trays fitted

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 NXH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

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

Is YG62 NXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NXH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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