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FL62 UYP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,732 mi
Last recorded152,732 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 152,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber side arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber side arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 143,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 143,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,301 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald inner edge . / 245/45/zr.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,438 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald inner edge . / 245/45/zr.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,554 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and punctured

nsf tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,173 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 59,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FL62 UYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL62 UYP, 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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FL62 UYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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