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YF62 AAJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,647 mi
Last recorded153,647 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 153,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Internal adjuster inop (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 152,659 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,351 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,350 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 6 May 2019 96,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF62 AAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF62 AAJ, 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 YF62 AAJ registered?

YF62 AAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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