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YC62 TYH

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,698 mi
Last recorded43,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 16,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 9,812 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 TYH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

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

Is YC62 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TYH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 TYH have outstanding finance?

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