yes, while fat is subjective, there are a few things to keep in mind.
You can be heavier than your supposed average weight per height, and still have no fat, just muscle, and it is somewhat possible (although nearly impossible) to be at the bottom of the range, and still be fat.
My definition of fat is as soon as the cellulite gets lumpy, then that counts as fat.
But.... my g/f and I have agreed to avoid that problem entirely and work out together. Probably a more amiable solution....
You are 5'2" and 110 pounds, that is not fat. Its not skinny, but it is definitely not fat.
[edit] upon actually looking at the site you provided, I found this, which basically says the same thing:
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Myth: BMI Measures Body Fat
Two people can have the same BMI, but a different percent body fat. A bodybuilder with a large muscle mass and a low percent body fat may have the same BMI as a person who has more body fat because BMI is calculated using weight and height only.
These men have the same height, weight, and BMI, but may have different percent body fat.
<img height="142" width="87" alt="Drawing of a man with a muscular build" src="http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/images/bmi_fit.gif" border="0"></td>
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<td bgcolor="#fffaea"><span class="psmall">6'3"</span>
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<td bgcolor="#fffaea"><span class="psmall">220 lbs</span>
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This is a good reminder that BMI is only one piece of a person's health profile. It is important to talk with your doctor about other measures and risk factors. (e.g., waist circumference, smoking, physical activity level, and diet.)
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[2nd edit] sorry that the above edit looks so godawful... the ubb code didnt agree with the html... you get the idea though [/edit]