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YF62 GZB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 142,597 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 131,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,979 miles

Nearside play in steering rack tie rod ball joint

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

Offside water in headlight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,693 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,692 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor worn through against wheel rim

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,852 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 GZB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF62 GZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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