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YC62 UGY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,273 mi
Last recorded160,273 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 160,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 160,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 150,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,525 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,307 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,234 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stone chip outside zone A

Fail 30 Dec 2017 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stone chip outside zone A

Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,581 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 70,200 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure winter tyre fitted (4.1.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,908 miles

all tyres are on or near the legal min limt

stone chip in a zone

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 UGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

YC62 UGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 UGY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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