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YH62 HBL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,979 mi
Last recorded155,979 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 155,979 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 155,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,163 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2024 144,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 52,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,764 miles

Engine cover and Under tray 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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YH62 HBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH62 HBL, 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 YH62 HBL registered?

YH62 HBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 HBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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