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YP62 ZHA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,904 mi
Last recorded226,904 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 226,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 216,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 206,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 197,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 186,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 177,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 169,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 160,233 miles

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

N/S/R outer lens damaged but not effecting light output

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,587 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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YP62 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP62 ZHA, 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 YP62 ZHA registered?

YP62 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YP62 ZHA safe to buy?

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