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YC62 UAE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,514 mi
Last recorded115,514 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 71,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,471 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,208 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,782 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

YC62 UAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YC62 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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