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YP62 UFM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 142,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 136,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 136,099 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,664 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 114,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,393 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm (wearing on inner)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm (wearing on inner)

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 UFM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

YP62 UFM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is YP62 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 UFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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