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FE62 YJU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,887 mi
Last recorded181,887 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 181,887 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 171,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 163,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 152,394 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 139,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from the middle and the inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 139,105 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from the middle and the inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 134,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,220 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 3.5 - 4.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obscured check due to child seat fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 3.5 - 4.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obscured check due to child seat fitted

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 YJU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 FE62 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

FE62 YJU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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