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YF62 DUJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 127,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 127,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 114,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,941 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 96,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 72,221 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 72,188 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SERVICE DUE IN 900 MILES OR THIS MOUNTH

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 65,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 46,676 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,009 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 DUJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

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

Is YF62 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 DUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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