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YY62 NXS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,052 mi
Last recorded122,052 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 NXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,061 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 62,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,555 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 NXS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NXS, 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

How do I check the history of YY62 NXS?

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What year was YY62 NXS registered?

YY62 NXS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YY62 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 NXS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY62 NXS have outstanding finance?

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