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YS62 JZW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 JZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,138 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,218 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 77,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,462 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,024 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,583 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,423 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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YS62 JZW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YS62 JZW, 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

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What year was YS62 JZW registered?

YS62 JZW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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