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YE62 XUW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,553 mi
Last recorded137,553 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front backing plate loose

Offside Front backing plate loose

Pass 12 Nov 2024 132,355 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 132,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe io flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,135 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YE62 XUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YE62 XUW, 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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YE62 XUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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