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YH62 UCC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,795 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 115,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,972 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2022 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,922 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 76,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,821 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

emissions too clean to be tested

under body trays on vehicle making it unable to check all components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,694 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on side wall

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,777 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Fail 1 Aug 2017 40,777 miles

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

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,451 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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YH62 UCC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH62 UCC, 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 YH62 UCC registered?

YH62 UCC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 UCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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