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YY62 GXE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 72,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,571 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,849 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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YY62 GXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXE, 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.

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What year was YY62 GXE registered?

YY62 GXE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YY62 GXE safe to buy?

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