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YY62 NXP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,768 mi
Last recorded191,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 NXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 191,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 186,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 180,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 174,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 162,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 153,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,635 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyres shoulders worn

Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,132 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,843 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Washers weak in operation.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Washers weak in operation.

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 NXP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

YY62 NXP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YY62 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 NXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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