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YP62 UCZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,602 mi
Last recorded150,602 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 150,602 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 138,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 132,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,323 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 107,450 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 107,450 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,257 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 90,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,426 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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YP62 UCZ 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 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 YP62 UCZ, 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 YP62 UCZ registered?

YP62 UCZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is YP62 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 UCZ 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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