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YH62 VMY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 109,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,697 miles

wet test carried out

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,178 miles

Lower under side fitted with under tray unable to do a full inspection of under side

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and middle seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 245/40r19 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,185 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,741 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,035 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 VMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

YH62 VMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YH62 VMY safe to buy?

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