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YR62 TVY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 TVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive seemingly OSR Transmission Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seemingly Turbo system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen Washers have a slight leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 90,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 58,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

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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YR62 TVY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YR62 TVY, 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 YR62 TVY registered?

YR62 TVY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is YR62 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 TVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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