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BK62 VYM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 107,136 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 107,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 94,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,097 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,039 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front fog lamp not working

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,078 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,789 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BK62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK62 VYM, 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 BK62 VYM registered?

BK62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BK62 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 VYM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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