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YK62 UXJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 95,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre becoming worn & slightly out of shape to the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre becoming worn & slightly out of shape to the outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 87,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + slight play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,647 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and only braking on part of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads on 3mm also worn inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads on 2mm also worn inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,204 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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YK62 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YK62 UXJ, 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.

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What year was YK62 UXJ registered?

YK62 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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