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YC62 UAK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,416 mi
Last recorded154,416 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 131,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,967 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,630 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 UAK 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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

YC62 UAK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 UAK 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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