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YC62 SUU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,660 mi
Last recorded150,660 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 SUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight smell of exhaust fumes in cab but no visible signs of leak

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osf upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,922 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF OSR wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,969 miles

Offside Rear light wear on inner edge of tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,969 miles

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

Offside Rear light wear on inner edge of tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,449 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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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YC62 SUU 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 YC62 SUU, 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 YC62 SUU registered?

YC62 SUU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 SUU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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