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YH62 UEY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 149,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,528 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 104,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,171 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,171 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

emissions not detected

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,533 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,547 miles

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

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 UEY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEY, 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 YH62 UEY registered?

YH62 UEY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YH62 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UEY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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