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YC62 TMZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,275 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front Both front shock absorber boots damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2025 93,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front Both front shock absorber boots damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,486 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth inner edge needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 78,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f steering arm play

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,657 miles

both front tyres 3mm and edges worn

front brake pads 2mm

n/s/f steering arm sight play

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,285 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Dec 2018 60,285 miles

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

brake warning on dash brake pads low

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,949 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,524 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 TMZ 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 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

YC62 TMZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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