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YG62 OUV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

275,138 mi
Last recorded275,138 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 275,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,055 miles

both headlights condensation

Fail 14 Oct 2024 160,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both headlights condensation

Pass 16 Oct 2023 146,002 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated close to failure (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear all three differential bushes are perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3mm 275/35r19y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3mm 275/35r19y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,702 miles

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,220 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner close to separation advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,916 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,357 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 OUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

YG62 OUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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