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KN62 YED

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 148,220 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2025 134,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 134,232 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper! (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear parking brake reading low!

Pass 21 May 2024 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge!

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Fail 20 May 2024 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge!

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Pass 17 May 2023 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2023 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2022 94,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,620 miles

under body boards fitted,certain items not fully observed

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 60,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,843 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,825 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,304 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,727 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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KN62 YED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN62 YED, 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 KN62 YED registered?

KN62 YED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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