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YC62 SZX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,276 mi
Last recorded114,276 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 114,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,281 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2023 93,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyre treads worn on edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,330 miles

Engine cover fitted, preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Differential has slight misting of fluid from outputshaft seal

Undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,151 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,396 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under Binet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing. Full underside inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,561 miles

nail in offside rear 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 SZX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

Is YC62 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 SZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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