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YG62 TWC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

211,640 mi
Last recorded211,640 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 211,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 203,780 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears nr Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 191,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 177,727 miles

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

rear suspension bushes starting to perish/split

Pass 22 Oct 2021 164,117 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake judder

rear brake pads nearing limits

rear subframe bushes are starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,791 miles

Both front tyres are feathering

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,273 miles

Nearside Front INNER TIE ROD HAS PLAY

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2019 135,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front INNER TIE ROD HAS PLAY

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 77,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,737 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 TWC 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 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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

YG62 TWC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is YG62 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TWC 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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