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YC62 ULX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 125,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose bubbled under the coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose bubbled under the coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,753 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 39,595 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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 ULX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC62 ULX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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