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YB62 GFE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,702 mi
Last recorded162,702 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 GFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 162,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 152,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 138,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,535 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,097 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,118 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 GFE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

YB62 GFE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YB62 GFE safe to buy?

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