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YC62 TZM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,058 mi
Last recorded176,058 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 176,058 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 154,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 136,975 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight kink

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sharp bodywork damage on front bumper tapped up

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 TZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM?

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What year was YC62 TZM registered?

YC62 TZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YC62 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TZM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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