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YB62 FYF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,286 mi
Last recorded101,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,779 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,317 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 FYF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYF, 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

How do I check the history of YB62 FYF?

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What year was YB62 FYF registered?

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

Is YB62 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FYF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB62 FYF have outstanding finance?

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