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YE62 ZBJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,343 mi
Last recorded49,343 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,343 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 49,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 44,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 26,808 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 26,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,668 miles

small chip to windscreen

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 ZBJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBJ, 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 YE62 ZBJ?

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What year was YE62 ZBJ registered?

YE62 ZBJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is YE62 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE62 ZBJ have outstanding finance?

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