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YB62 FVA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,851 mi
Last recorded135,851 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 135,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,800 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,672 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,672 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 FVA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YB62 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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