2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 FZL
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 158,109 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YH62 FZL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 158,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YH62 FZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (YH62 FZL) between November 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
YH62 FZL Mileage History
- 19/11/201572,020 mi
- 19/11/201572,020 mi
- 28/06/201682,033 mi+10,013 mi
- 01/07/201682,055 mi+22 mi
- 25/11/201683,242 mi+1,187 mi
- 31/10/201790,168 mi+6,926 mi
- 31/10/201897,205 mi+7,037 mi
- 21/11/2019104,778 mi+7,573 mi
- 23/11/2020110,156 mi+5,378 mi
- 19/11/2021116,100 mi+5,944 mi
- 23/11/2022123,349 mi+7,249 mi
- 09/11/2023130,696 mi+7,347 mi
- 19/09/2024136,816 mi+6,120 mi
- 18/09/2025146,379 mi+9,563 mi
- 09/10/2025146,408 mi+29 mi
- 01/10/2026158,109 mi+11,701 mi
Average of roughly 7,922 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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