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YF62 GUC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,806 mi
Last recorded92,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GUC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 92,806 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2026 92,798 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,110 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,143 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,836 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,822 miles

engine covers and full undertrays/shields and trims fitted obscuring viewing some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,865 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,466 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,034 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,905 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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YF62 GUC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF62 GUC, 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 YF62 GUC registered?

YF62 GUC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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