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YG62 PHZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,926 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arms nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear differential rubber bush slightly defective

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 79,370 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 44,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,925 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 43,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 40,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 36,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Badly inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and tread worn to just below 3mm in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,851 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,923 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 PHZ 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 85.7%.

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 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

YG62 PHZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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