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YF62 MJU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,257 mi
Last recorded166,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 MJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 166,257 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 166,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 165,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 163,728 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 163,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 158,701 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 158,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to exposing cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch. protective coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

top engine cover vibrates on idle

Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,634 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,571 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,565 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyre

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,275 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm) and are bald on the inner edge.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm) and are bald on the inner edge.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,503 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Fail 12 Sep 2016 75,503 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,888 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 MJU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

YF62 MJU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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