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YP62 UDD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 UDD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread low outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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 UDD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD registered?

YP62 UDD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is YP62 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 UDD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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