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YH62 UVU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,692 mi
Last recorded120,692 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 107,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 94,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2022 70,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2018 47,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,157 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 UVU 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 92.3%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

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

Is YH62 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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