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YC62 NLK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 149,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on steering full left lock poss colum uj or steering rack investigation required

various components corroded.exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc heat shield loose

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

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 8 Feb 2024 140,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 140,623 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 136,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 136,894 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,735 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,294 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 NLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

YC62 NLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is YC62 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 NLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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