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YF62 FTZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2026 137,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 129,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 124,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,511 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,691 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 FTZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

YF62 FTZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is YF62 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 FTZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF62 FTZ have outstanding finance?

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