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YC62 NKP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 NKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,054 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 106,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 104,177 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,239 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2022 102,239 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,498 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 97,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,403 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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YC62 NKP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

YC62 NKP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YC62 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 NKP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 NKP have outstanding finance?

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