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YF62 FZD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 120,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 114,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,125 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,337 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on lens, not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,455 miles

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,542 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,715 miles

washers weak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,667 miles

Rear 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 FZD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

YF62 FZD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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