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YH62 UWO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,922 mi
Last recorded182,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UWO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 182,922 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 178,135 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,364 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 79,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,901 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 UWO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

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

Is YH62 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UWO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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