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YE62 XJN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

200,588 mi
Last recorded200,588 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 200,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 193,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 187,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 178,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 168,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 163,900 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 163,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,962 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,535 miles

Engine cover fitted under trays fitted obscuring components.

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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YE62 XJN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YE62 XJN, 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 YE62 XJN registered?

YE62 XJN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is YE62 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 XJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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