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YG62 OJS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OJS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 155,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 150,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on the inner edge to the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 142,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 138,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OJS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

YG62 OJS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is YG62 OJS safe to buy?

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