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YG62 VVB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,870 miles

n/s/f tyre shoulder worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,011 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,064 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 VVB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

YG62 VVB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VVB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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