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YY62 EBA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,046 mi
Last recorded192,046 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 EBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 192,046 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2025 183,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 174,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 174,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2023 168,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 160,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 156,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2020 152,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too low to read

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working appears to be led type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake imbalance

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too low to read

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,517 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,596 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers &under trays fitted

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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YY62 EBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY62 EBA, 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 YY62 EBA registered?

YY62 EBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YY62 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 EBA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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