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YG62 OTE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,385 mi
Last recorded132,385 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 132,385 miles

both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,062 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 OTE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

YG62 OTE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is YG62 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OTE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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