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YC62 SZG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,468 mi
Last recorded158,468 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 SZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 158,468 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 156,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 146,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 133,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,806 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,818 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly wearing along the outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,118 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,491 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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YC62 SZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC62 SZG, 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 YC62 SZG registered?

YC62 SZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is YC62 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 SZG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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