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HY62 HTK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,806 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 47,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,768 miles

under cover's fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under cover's fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,198 miles

front numper plate damaged

windscreen washer feed fault

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,957 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,957 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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HY62 HTK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY62 HTK, 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 HY62 HTK registered?

HY62 HTK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is HY62 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HTK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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