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YF62 FHJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 72,013 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2026 72,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,652 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40/19 98y(rsc) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 64,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,062 miles

nsf alloy wheel buckled

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,858 miles

both rear shocker bump stops worn perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 23,858 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge close to core

both rear shocker bump stops worn perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,066 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 FHJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF62 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

YF62 FHJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is YF62 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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