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YH62 HJA

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

283,500 mi
Last recorded283,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 283,500 miles

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 31 Jan 2025 275,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 275,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output or bulb deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 267,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 262,578 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 253,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 243,665 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 227,901 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 200,809 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre unevenly worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,031 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 170,131 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper area. (3.6.A.1)

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,169 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 137,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,849 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 HJA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

YH62 HJA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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