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YF62 YXR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 YXR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,592 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,722 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 24,722 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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 YXR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 YXR, 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 YXR?

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What year was YF62 YXR registered?

YF62 YXR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is YF62 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 YXR 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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