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YR62 LXZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 160,691 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,002 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper ( reinforcer) damaged and lower end of bumper slightly insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper ( reinforcer) damaged and lower end of bumper slightly insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,327 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,238 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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YR62 LXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 LXZ, 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 YR62 LXZ registered?

YR62 LXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 LXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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