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YG62 RYT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 RYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 89,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,715 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 87,318 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner arm attach with track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,384 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,628 miles

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,910 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 RYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

YG62 RYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is YG62 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 RYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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