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KN62 YJB

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,444 mi
Last recorded196,444 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 196,444 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 192,541 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 192,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 189,004 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2023 189,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2022 184,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 184,619 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 161,157 miles

Central Rear REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 161,152 miles

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

Central Rear REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 143,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 133,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 116,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,950 miles

Front chip in front windscreen (zone B)

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 YJB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJB, 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 KN62 YJB registered?

KN62 YJB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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