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YG62 OTH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,274 mi
Last recorded213,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 213,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 188,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,567 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,712 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 113,710 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 148,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,964 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,223 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 46,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

child seat incorrectly fitted to o/s/f.

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 OTH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

YG62 OTH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 OTH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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