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YC62 KSY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 133,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,814 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,814 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,034 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2021 82,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,521 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

under trays fitted fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,199 miles

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,975 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KSY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC62 KSY, 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 YC62 KSY registered?

YC62 KSY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YC62 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 KSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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