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YG62 TWF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,651 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,152 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to condensation inside lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Water ingress into headlamp unit. Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,068 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the outer edge 245/40/19rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge 245/40/19 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm worn on the inside edge close to showing cords has a nail in the tyre also 275/35/19 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 74,152 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 74,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer tread 245/40x19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 275/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer tread 245/40x19 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 TWF, 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.

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YG62 TWF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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