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YH62 UDO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,685 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,678 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,245 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,924 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,870 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear or edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,071 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,704 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 UDO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH62 UDO, 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 UDO registered?

YH62 UDO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YH62 UDO safe to buy?

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