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FE62 YJR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YJR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 168,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 148,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,941 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play under rack boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 108,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 90,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 90,296 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,054 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer shoulders.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,054 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer shoulders.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YJR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 FE62 YJR, 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.

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What year was FE62 YJR registered?

FE62 YJR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is FE62 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 YJR 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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