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YF62 HXJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,810 mi
Last recorded108,810 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 HXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,936 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 104,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,529 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,758 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,627 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 HXJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ?

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What year was YF62 HXJ registered?

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

Is YF62 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 HXJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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