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YG62 ULF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,601 mi
Last recorded163,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 ULF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 163,601 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 163,590 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 150,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,406 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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YG62 ULF 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 YG62 ULF, 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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What year was YG62 ULF registered?

YG62 ULF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 ULF safe to buy?

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