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YC62 UDZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 169,398 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,791 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,368 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 38,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,065 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 UDZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ?

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What year was YC62 UDZ registered?

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

Is YC62 UDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UDZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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