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YC62 KGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,818 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,477 miles

emissions too clean for printout

Fail 28 Oct 2022 98,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged n0 sharp edges

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,884 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front advise both tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,723 miles

Rear close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,075 miles

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

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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YC62 KGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC62 KGJ, 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 YC62 KGJ registered?

YC62 KGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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