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FJ62 YCS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,892 mi
Last recorded124,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 YCS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,995 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 84,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 61,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,685 miles

Centre Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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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FJ62 YCS 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 FJ62 YCS, 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 FJ62 YCS registered?

FJ62 YCS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is FJ62 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 YCS 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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