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YC62 TJX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 104,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 64,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,870 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 42,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,890 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 27,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TJX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

YC62 TJX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YC62 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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