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YF62 GZC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,258 mi
Last recorded61,258 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,386 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to the outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,761 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GZC, 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

How do I check the history of YF62 GZC?

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What year was YF62 GZC registered?

YF62 GZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YF62 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 GZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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