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YG62 TMY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2023 167,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 125,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,242 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 TMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

Is YG62 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TMY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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