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YG62 OUK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,462 mi
Last recorded151,462 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 151,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 129,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres very low tread

Pass 28 Jan 2023 117,698 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

front and rear brake pads low on lining

Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,122 miles

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,037 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s strong advie (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,647 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 OUK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

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

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