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YH62 HGE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,355 mi
Last recorded94,355 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,295 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2/3mm & has cuts/damage to inner sidewall also revealing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity side light on the wing repeater light (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2021 71,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,191 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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YH62 HGE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH62 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH62 HGE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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