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YG62 VBM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 144,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 138,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,939 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,829 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,816 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre worn on outer edge close to cords

OSF tyre worn on outer edge close to cords

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,832 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

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 VBM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

YG62 VBM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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