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YB62 FUW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,887 mi
Last recorded167,887 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,887 miles

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 155,578 miles

underbody tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 144,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 120,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 108,081 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 108,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper control arm, rear of hub (banana arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large lip around the inside of the disc making the pad sensor close (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,342 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,136 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,953 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,185 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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YB62 FUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB62 FUW, 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 YB62 FUW registered?

YB62 FUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 FUW safe to buy?

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