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YG62 NZO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,175 mi
Last recorded142,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2025 135,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 135,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right indicates LHD headlamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 133,124 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 121,329 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2022 108,251 miles

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

Front needs tracking

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 78,657 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,754 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 NZO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

YG62 NZO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YG62 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NZO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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