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YG62 SZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 126,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress-not affecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,972 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,972 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,792 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,539 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 SZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

YG62 SZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is YG62 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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