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YH62 HGL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,637 mi
Last recorded166,637 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 166,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2024 156,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 156,565 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 147,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,441 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 130,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top coner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,809 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,652 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 97,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,843 miles

tyres wearing on inside edge

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 HGL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGL, 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.

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What year was YH62 HGL registered?

YH62 HGL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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