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YG62 ONR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,410 mi
Last recorded159,410 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 159,410 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 159,409 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 150,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 144,276 miles

Tyre slightly damaged rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 144,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 131,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,736 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 118,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,458 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 99,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing low limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,242 miles

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

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 ONR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

YG62 ONR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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