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YH62 UUO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,871 mi
Last recorded204,871 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 204,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 May 2025 192,533 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 164,006 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 164,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 161,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 150,470 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,853 miles

Covers and shields

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,473 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 UUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

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

Is YH62 UUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UUO 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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