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AK62 YLF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,129 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,961 miles

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,924 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,908 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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AK62 YLF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK62 YLF, 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 AK62 YLF registered?

AK62 YLF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AK62 YLF safe to buy?

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