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YG62 UPP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UPP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 132,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 117,752 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pads not worn, wearing indicator warning turned ON. Need investigation (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,409 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 95,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,348 miles

engine undercover/undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,568 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES GOING BALD ON OUTSIDE EDGES

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE SECONDHAND APPEARS PUNCTURED AND HAS SMALL CUT IN TREAD PLIES NOT VISIBLE

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LIMITS 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit APROX 1.8MM AND CUTS AND SPLITS IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP NEAR REAR VIEW MIRROR (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES GOING BALD ON OUTSIDE EDGES

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LIMITS 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit APROX 1.8MM AND CUTS AND SPLITS IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP NEAR REAR VIEW MIRROR (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,056 miles

engine covers fitted

rear pads appear low through wheel

under trays fitted

child seat in rear

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 UPP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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