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YH62 YGR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YGR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 97,147 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,915 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 YGR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

YH62 YGR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 YGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 YGR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 YGR have outstanding finance?

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