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YC62 UFZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 95,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 69,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,764 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 UFZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

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

Is YC62 UFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UFZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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