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YK62 UZY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 113,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,284 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 107,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,989 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

play n/s inner steering joint

Fail 2 Aug 2022 79,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured beed (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nail o/s/r tyre

play n/s inner steering joint

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front disc's inner faces very poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,860 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 68,853 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nail or bolt n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,317 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,247 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 UZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK62 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

YK62 UZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 UZY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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