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YH62 VNX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,063 mi
Last recorded141,063 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 97,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,146 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VNX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VNX, 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

How do I check the history of YH62 VNX?

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What year was YH62 VNX registered?

YH62 VNX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YH62 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 VNX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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