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YC62 UKB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,029 mi
Last recorded165,029 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 165,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 151,505 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 151,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,584 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,875 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,875 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,390 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,127 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,223 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 UKB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKB, 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

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What year was YC62 UKB registered?

YC62 UKB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YC62 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UKB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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