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AF62 JYJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,134 mi
Last recorded113,134 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,101 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,372 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 103,372 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,009 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front back plate insecure

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,959 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Dec 2021 75,959 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,173 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,631 miles

Monitor wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,255 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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AF62 JYJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF62 JYJ, 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 AF62 JYJ registered?

AF62 JYJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 JYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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