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YF62 CZD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 CZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 134,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 113,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 110,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 110,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,830 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,612 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 127,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,205 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,194 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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YF62 CZD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZD, 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 YF62 CZD registered?

YF62 CZD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YF62 CZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 CZD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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