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YC62 TSZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TSZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,621 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,961 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 105,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,744 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 TSZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TSZ, 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

How do I check the history of YC62 TSZ?

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What year was YC62 TSZ registered?

YC62 TSZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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