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YC62 UEN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,625 mi
Last recorded207,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 207,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 185,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 157,158 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 127,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,920 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,484 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 UEN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UEN, 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.

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What year was YC62 UEN registered?

YC62 UEN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YC62 UEN safe to buy?

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