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YH62 UUP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,508 mi
Last recorded165,508 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 165,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 155,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 147,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,751 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 117,266 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UUP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

YH62 UUP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is YH62 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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