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YE62 DKA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,594 mi
Last recorded171,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 171,594 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2024 264,520 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 264,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 150,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,805 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 51,435 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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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YE62 DKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE62 DKA, 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 YE62 DKA registered?

YE62 DKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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