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YH62 VMV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,768 mi
Last recorded139,768 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,239 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 105,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 77,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 275/35-19 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 245/40-19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,092 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 VMV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

YH62 VMV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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