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YC62 UBX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 96,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,092 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,463 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,247 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 UBX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UBX, 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 UBX?

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What year was YC62 UBX registered?

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

Is YC62 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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