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YC62 UMS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,034 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,441 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm wearing on inner edge and cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,611 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,320 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,208 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 UMS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

YC62 UMS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YC62 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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