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YG62 WMM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,632 mi
Last recorded206,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WMM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 206,632 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 206,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 205,443 miles

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

Nearside 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 23 Apr 2022 194,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 188,171 miles

rear prop shaft rubber mount split

Pass 24 Apr 2021 179,164 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 171,654 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 171,654 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 159,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 150,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 140,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 140,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,946 miles

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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 WMM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

YG62 WMM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 WMM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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