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YX62 YZM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,330 mi
Last recorded128,330 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,458 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 116,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,769 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,196 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-tray's fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-tray's fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,099 miles

under trays fitted

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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YX62 YZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX62 YZM, 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 YX62 YZM registered?

YX62 YZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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