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YH62 UHO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,007 miles

Coil spring worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 127,549 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,309 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,593 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,153 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 UHO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH62 UHO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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