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YG62 SWY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,607 mi
Last recorded66,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,607 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 60,241 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,076 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2024 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 32,678 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs worn

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,867 miles

Front tyres both wearing on outer edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,626 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 SWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

YG62 SWY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YG62 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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