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YG62 SRX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,838 mi
Last recorded189,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 189,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 182,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 171,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 160,941 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 125,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to see inner pads on front

Pass 10 Nov 2018 106,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,436 miles

Diesel smoke test completed but the DSM will not produce a reading due to low emissions

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,328 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 SRX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

YG62 SRX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is YG62 SRX safe to buy?

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