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YC62 TOV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,293 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,953 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,655 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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 TOV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

Is YC62 TOV safe to buy?

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