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YC62 TUV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 92,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers

Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 86,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety VISIBLY LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 82,703 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 76,196 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,195 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread /outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread /inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread /outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread /inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,231 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel studs (x2) not fully seated unable to verify if OE or AFTERMARKET

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,776 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,692 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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 TUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

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

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