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YE62 ZZA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Outer seats ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Scuffed on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's rust lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front lower shock bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 68,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,099 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 18,829 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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YE62 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 YE62 ZZA, 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.

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What year was YE62 ZZA registered?

YE62 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is YE62 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZZA 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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