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FE62 YJF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,127 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad light wire broken

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,048 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 68,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,357 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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FE62 YJF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE62 YJF, 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 FE62 YJF registered?

FE62 YJF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FE62 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 YJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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